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प्रश्न
Distinguish between:
Rotation and Revolution
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उत्तर
Rotation:
- It is the motion of the earth along its axis.
- The time taken for rotation is 24 hours.
- It causes days and nights.
Revolution:
- It is the motion of the earth in its orbit around the sun.
- The time taken for the revolution is 365 days 5 hours 59 minutes and 16 seconds.
- It causes different types of seasons.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Describe two characteristics of rotation.
State the direction of rotation of Earth.
What is the speed of rotation at the equator?
Give reasons for the following statement:
We do not feel the great speeds of Earth’s rotation in day-to-day life.
Give reasons for the following:
Winds are deflected to the right in Northern Hemisphere and to the left in Southern Hemisphere.
What is Midnight Sun ? Where does it shine ?
Nearness to Sun is normally responsible for hot- weather conditions, but in July earth is farthest from Sun when it is hot in Northern Hemisphere. Why does reverse happen?
What are the results of the difference in the Earth’s speed of rotation at various latitudes?
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How many rotations does the earth complete during one revolution around the sun?
Use your brain power !
It is sunrise at Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh. Write the names of the following cities in the order in which the sun will rise there. Mumbai (Maharashtra), Kolkata (West Bengal), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Nagpur (Maharashtra).
