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प्रश्न
Distinguish between :
Rotation and Revolution
उत्तर
Rotation :
(a) It is the motion of the earth along its axis.
(b) The time taken for rotation is 24 hours.
(c) It causes days and nights.
Revolution :
(a) It is the motion of the earth in its orbit around the sun.
(b) 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
Mention two effects of the rotation of the earth.
What is meant by rotation of the 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:
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.
What is the period of rotation?
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 ______.
What are the two parts of the earth made by the equator?
