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
B. 1 and 2 are correct
C. 2 and 3 are correct
D. All are correct
Answer: Option A
Solution(By Examveda Team)
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.Related Questions on Earth
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