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प्रश्न
What are the effects of rotation?
उत्तर
(a) Rotation causes days and nights.
(b) All heavenly bodies like Sun, Moon, planets appear to move from East to West.
(c) Tides occur regularly twice a day.
(d) Winds and ocean currents change their directions.
(e) The four main directions (North, South, East, West) can be determined with the help of rotation.
(f) We get a measure of time. A day consists of 24 hours – one complete rotation.
(g) The different times of a day like sunrise, noon, sunset, midnight can be determined due to rotation.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Mention two effects of the rotation of the earth.
What is meant by rotation of the earth?
Distinguish between :
Rotation and Revolution
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.
What are the results of the difference in the Earth’s speed of rotation at various latitudes?
Define 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 is the equator?
