Which of the following distinguishes rotation from revolution?

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A Revolution causes day and night while rotation causes season
B Rotation causes variation in the lengths of day and night while revolution causes rising and falling of tides
C A complete revolution takes 24 hours while rotation makes a year
D The earth rotates on its axis while it revolves around the sun in an elliptical orbit

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
ROTATION,REVOLUTION
i. earth rotates on its axis,the earth revolves in an elliptical orbit
ii. it causes day and night and takes 24hrs,it causes season and makes a year

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Which of the following distinguishes rotation from revolution?

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