Question

Please explain the term rotation
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Answer 1

Hello user,

Answer:

(1) : the action or process of rotating on or as if on an axis or center. (2) : the act or an instance of rotating something. b : one complete turn : the angular displacement required to return a rotating body or figure to its original orientation.

Answer 2

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• Explain the term 'rotation'.

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Since this question is asked under 'Geography', I assume you want the definition of the term rotation used in geography.

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1. Well, in geography or science, rotation is used to define the time period when the Earth rotates around (goes around) its imaginary axis.
2. The Earth takes about 24 hours (1 day) to complete 1 rotation.
3. This rotation of the Earth causes the change in day & night.
4. The Earth moves in a retrograde rotation (meaning, it moves in a clockwise manner).
5. Rotation also causes deflection in ocean currents & air currents.