Question

Explain the difference between rotation and revolution. Then use these terms to explain how Earth, the moon, and the Sun move relative to one another.

Answer 1

Rotation is the movement of a body on its axis.Revolution is movement of one body around another.Earth rotates on its axis and revolves around the Sun.The moon rotates on its axis and revolves around Earth.

Answer 2

"Rotation" refers to an object's spinning motion about its own axis. "Revolution" refers the object's orbital motion around another object. For example, Earth rotates on its own axis, producing the 24-hour day.