Question 2 of 11intermediate✨ CreateEssay2 marks
A teacher said that the Sun appears to move from East to West during the day. Meera is curious about this statement and has some questions for her teacher. List at least two questions that she can ask.
Correct Answer
Two questions Meera can ask are: (1) Does the Sun actually move, or does it only appear to move because the Earth rotates? (2) Why does the Sun rise in the East and set in the West specifically, and not in other directions?
Exercise: Let us reflect | Q: 2 | (Page Page 11-12)
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Explanation
The chapter states that 'The Sun appears to move from the East to overhead till noon and then, gradually moves towards the West in the afternoon.' This activity encourages students to think critically about the apparent movement of the Sun and formulate inquiry-based questions.