Question 6 — Abhay noticed that when - Questions at the end of the chapter - Chapter 12 Class 7 - Earth, Moon, and the Sun (Curiosity)

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Q 6
Question

Abhay noticed that when it was daytime in India, his uncle who was in the USA was generally sleeping as it was night-time there. What is the reason behind this difference?

The Earth with India in day and the USA in night.
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Answer
India and the USA are on opposite sides of the spinning Earth.

Explanation

  • The Earth's rotation lights only one half at a time.
  • India and the USA are on nearly opposite sides.
  • When India faces the Sun, it is day there.
  • At the same time, the USA is in darkness, so it is night.
Opposite sides of the Earth have day and night at the same time.
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