WAEC Geography 2023 Objective — Question 14
Question 14 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Geography 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Which of the following distinguishes rotation from revolution?
- A. The earth rotates on its axis while it revolves round the sun on an elliptical orbitCorrect
- B. Revolution causes day and night while rotation causes season
- C. A complete revolution takes 24 hours while rotation takes a year
- D. Rotation causes variation in the lengths of day and night while revolution causes rising and falling of tides
Explanation
The earth rotates on its axis while it resolves round the sun on an elliptical orbit. Rotation causes day and night while revolution causes season.
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