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प्रश्न
What do you mean by “rotation of earth”?
What do you understand by rotation of the earth?
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उत्तर
The earth rotates (turns) round its axis from west to east once in twenty-four hours. This motion is called the daily motion or rotation. This rotation of the earth is the real cause of the apparent rising and setting of the sun which is stationary.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Mention two effects of the rotation of the earth.
Distinguish between:
Rotation and Revolution
State the direction of rotation of Earth.
What the word ‘Solstice means’?
Give reasons for the following statement:
The Sun does not rise at the same time everywhere in the world.
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 are the results of the difference in the Earth’s speed of rotation at various latitudes?
Use your brain power !
How many rotations does the earth complete during one revolution around the sun?
The rotation of the earth gives rise to ______.
