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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.
Mention two effects of the rotation of the earth.
What is meant by rotation of the earth?
State three effects of the rotation of the earth.
What is the speed of rotation at the equator?
What do you mean by “rotation of earth”?
Give reasons for the following statement:
The speed of rotation at Leningrad (60°N), Genoa (45°N) and Singapore (0°N) along the Earth’s axis is not the same.
Give reasons for the following:
Sun rises on the east.
Give reasons for the following:
Winds are deflected to the right in Northern Hemisphere and to the left in Southern Hemisphere.
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?
