An eclipse occurs when a celestial object such as moon moves directly into the shadow of another celestial object. For example, during a solar eclipse the moon comes between the earth and the sun due to which the sun was blocked for a brief period of time and people on Earth cannot see it.In ancient … Read more
Heat Zones of the Earth Important for Class 5 The parallels of latitude divide the earth into different heat zones. There are three types of heat zones – Torrid zone, Temperate zone and Frigid zone The Torrid Zone Places on the equator or those very close to it get direct rays of the sun for … Read more
Parallels and Meridians Important for Class 5 Important facts on Parallels and Meridians: Parallels of Latitude: The parallels of latitude are the boundary lines of imaginary circles drawn around the earth. They run in the east-west direction and are parallel to each other. Parallels are of different length. Equator is the longest parallel and it divides the … Read more