Which of the following distinguishes revolution from rotation?
GEOGRAPHY
WAEC 2023
Which of the following distinguishes revolution from rotation?
- A. A complete revolution takes 24 hours while rotation marks a year
- B. Revolution causes day and night while rotation while rotation causes season
- C. The earth rotates on its axis while it revolves round the sun on an elliptical orbit
- D. Rotation causes variation in the lengths of day and night while revolution causes rising and falling of tides
Correct Answer: C. The earth rotates on its axis while it revolves round the sun on an elliptical orbit
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