Question

Distinguish between:

Rotation and Revolution

Answer 1

Rotation:

1. It is the motion of the earth along its axis.
2. The time taken for rotation is 24 hours.
3. It causes days and nights.

Revolution:

1. It is the motion of the earth in its orbit around the sun.
2. The time taken for the revolution is 365 days 5 hours 59 minutes and 16 seconds.
3. It causes different types of seasons.