Question 1 — In Fig. 12.17, how - Questions at the end of the chapter - Chapter 12 Class 7 - Earth, Moon, and the Sun (Curiosity)

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In Fig. 12.17, how many hours of sunlight do the North Pole and the South Pole receive during one rotation of the Earth?

The Earth with the North Pole lit and South Pole dark.
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Answer
In the figure, the North Pole gets 24 hours of sunlight and the South Pole gets none.

Explanation

  • The figure shows the June position of the Earth.
  • The North Pole is tilted towards the Sun.
  • So it receives sunlight for all 24 hours.
  • The South Pole is in darkness for all 24 hours.
The North Pole has 24 hours of light; the South Pole has 0.
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