Class 7 Science Chapter 12: Earth, Moon, and the Sun — practice questions with answers
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Q1. In which direction does the Earth rotate?
- From West to East
- From East to West
- From North to South
- From South to North
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Answer: A. From West to East
Why: The Earth rotates West to East, so the Sun appears to rise in the East. [p.171, p.184]
Why: The Earth rotates West to East, so the Sun appears to rise in the East. [p.171, p.184]
Q2. Through which points does the Earth’s axis of rotation pass?
- The geographic North Pole and South Pole
- The Equator only
- The Sun and Moon
- India and America
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Answer: A. The geographic North Pole and South Pole
Why: The axis passes through the geographic North and South Poles. [p.171]
Why: The axis passes through the geographic North and South Poles. [p.171]
Q3. In about how many hours does the Earth complete one rotation?
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Answer: 24 (± 0)
Why: The Earth completes one rotation in about 24 hours. [p.171]
Why: The Earth completes one rotation in about 24 hours. [p.171]
Q4. A torch shines on a globe in a dark room. What does this show?
- Half the Earth has day while the other half has night
- The whole Earth has day
- The Sun goes around the Earth
- Night lasts a week
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Answer: A. Half the Earth has day while the other half has night
Why: The half receiving light has day; the other half has night. [p.172]
Why: The half receiving light has day; the other half has night. [p.172]
Q5. In India, where does sunrise occur first?
- In the eastern part
- In the western part
- In the south
- Everywhere together
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Answer: A. In the eastern part
Why: As the Earth rotates West to East, the eastern part sees sunrise first. [p.172]
Why: As the Earth rotates West to East, the eastern part sees sunrise first. [p.172]
Q6. Why do the stars appear to move across the night sky?
- Because of the Earth’s rotation
- Because stars travel fast
- Because of clouds
- Because the Moon pushes them
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Answer: A. Because of the Earth’s rotation
Why: The Earth’s rotation makes stars appear to move, just like the Sun. [p.174]
Why: The Earth’s rotation makes stars appear to move, just like the Sun. [p.174]
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How many practice questions are there for Class 7 Science Chapter 12: Earth, Moon, and the Sun?
30 questions (10 easy, 12 medium, 8 hard). A few are solved on this page; the free test shows the answer and explanation for every question after you submit.
Is this chapter from the NCERT book?
Yes — it follows the NCERT Class 7 Science syllabus, used by CBSE and many state boards.