The Direction of Earth's Rotation About Its Axis Is the Same

question 142

Multiple Choice

The direction of Earth's rotation about its axis is the same as the direction of its revolution about the Sun. How does a solar day compare to a sidereal day on Earth?

• A) A solar day is always longer.
• B) A sidereal day is always longer.
• C) A solar day and a sidereal day are always the same length.
• D) A sidereal day is longer when Earth is farther from the Sun (northern summer), but a solar day is longer when Earth is closer to the Sun (northern winter).

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