Imagine if the earth stops its rotation on its axis. What would be its impact on the inhabitants of the earth? Give examples to support your answer.

You travel for winter vacation to Australia from India. What type of climate will be there in Australia? Give reasons to support your answer.

On June 21, your uncle who lives in New York experiences summer, whereas your cousin who lives in Jakarta, experiences winter. Give reasons to support your answer.

Draw a diagram to show the winter solstice and answer the following questions:

1. Name the correct date depicted in your diagram.
2. Name the latitude where the sun is shining vertically overhead.
3. Name the part of the globe where there is night on this date.
4. Name the latitude on which length of the day will be 24 hours.
5. Give the date when the earth will be directly opposite to the above position.
6. What will be the vertical position of the sun on that date?
7. What is the effect of the inclination of the earth upon the length of day and night?
8. What will be the probable length of day and night on that date?