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The motion of the earth around the sun is known as


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rotation

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orbit

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C

revolution

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is C

revolution


  • Earth has two types of motions, namely rotation and revolution.
  • Movement of earth around its own axis is called rotation and the movement of earth around the sun is referred as revolution.
  • So, motion of the earth which revolves around the sun is referred as revolution.

Hence option c is the answer.


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