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Geography GK · Q62

Earth

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 62

Q62

Days and nights are caused by : 1. rotation of the earth on its axis 2. revolution of the earth around the sun 3. inclination of the earth's axis

A.
Only 1 is correct
Answer
B.
1 and 2 are correct
C.
2 and 3 are correct
D.
All are correct

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Earth's rotation is the rotation of Planet Earth around its own axis. Earth rotates eastward, in prograde motion. As viewed from the north pole star Polaris, Earth turns counter clockwise.