The Basis for Defining the Length of a Day Is

question 28

Multiple Choice

The basis for defining the length of a day is the fact that

• A)Earth rotates east to west.
• B)Earth does not rotate; rather,it revolves.
• C)Earth rotates on its axis in 24 hours; i.e.,it rotates 15° of longitude per hour.
• D)Earth moves through 365.25 days a year in its orbit about the Sun.

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Definitions:

Appeal To Force

A fallacious argument where one tries to persuade others to accept a conclusion by using threats or force rather than logic.

Fallacy

A flaw in rational process causing an argument to be invalid.

Authority

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

Subjectivism

The philosophical stance that knowledge and reality are subject to individual interpretation or perception.