When Viewed from Earth, the Celestial Sphere (The Background of Stars)

question 56

Multiple Choice

When viewed from Earth, the celestial sphere (the background of stars) moves east to west on a daily basis. This motion is caused by the

• A) rotation of Earth on its axis.
• B) revolution of Earth around the Sun.
• C) motion of the Sun through the Galaxy.
• D) motion of the stars around the galactic center.

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