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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
Describe two characteristics of rotation.
What is meant by rotation of the earth?
Distinguish between:
Rotation and Revolution
What the word ‘Solstice means’?
What is the Rotation of Earth's effects?
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.
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 is the period of rotation?
What is the equator?
