WAEC Geography 2002 Question 12

Question 12

The Earth and Solar System

The earth's movement from west to east on its own axis is known as

  1. A.rotation
  2. B.revolution
  3. C.friction
  4. D.gravitation.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (rotation)

Explanation

Spinning on its own axis is rotation; moving round the sun is revolution.