A Sidereal Day Is Defined as ________

question 103

Multiple Choice

A sidereal day is defined as ________.

• A)24 hours in a day
• B)the time for one complete revolution of the earth relative to the celestial reference
• C)the time between periods when the sun is at the exact same height in the sky,for example,noon
• D)24 hours at Greenwich,England

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Definitions:

War of 1812

A conflict fought between the United States and the British Empire, along with its indigenous allies, from 1812 to 1815, often cited for its impact on U.S. nationalism and expansion.

Old Northwest

A historical term for the territorial region of the United States northwest of the Ohio River, encompassing states like Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and parts of Minnesota.

Mississippi River

One of the largest river systems in North America, flowing southwards for over 2,300 miles from its source in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, serving as a vital waterway for transportation, commerce, and ecology.

Treaty

A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more sovereign states or international organizations.