How does the earth's rotation differ from its revolution? Astronomy Our Solar System The Planets 1 Answer Suryin =) Dec 14, 2015 The Rotation of the earth is its spinning motion within its axis. The Revolution of the Earth is its motion circling the Sun in its orbit. Explanation: This is the rotating Earth. The revolving Earth. Answer link Related questions What effect does Earth’s gravitational force have on objects of different masses? What solar system is Pluto in? Which planet in our solar system is most earth like? What is the closest planet to the sun? Why are the planets closest to the sun rocky? Why is earth closest to the sun in January? Why is Mars closest to the Earth in August? What is accretion, and how did it form the Earth? How does accretion explain planet formation? How does accretion form planets? See all questions in The Planets Impact of this question 6704 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License