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Distinguish between rotation and revolution.

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The distinction between rotation and revolution is as under.
RotationRevolution1. The spinning of the Earth on its1. Annual motion of the Earth roundaxis is called rotation.the Sun is called revolution.2. The time period of rotation is about 24 hours.2. The time period of revolution is 365 days 6 hours.3. Days and nights follow eacth other in3. The changing of seasons takes place because ofregular succession in all parts of the Earththe revolution of the Earth.due to rotation

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