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Motions of the Earth — Social Studies STD 6 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 6Social StudiesMotions of the Earth2 Marks
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Why the southern hemisphere celebrates Christmas in summers?
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Answer

On 22nd December, the Tropic of Capricorn receives direct sun rays due to the tilt of South Pole towards it. As the sun rays are vertical on it, hence it has summers. Therefore, Christmas which falls on 25th December is celebrated in summers in the Southern hemisphere.

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