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Question
The sun appears to move from east to west around the earth. This means that earth rotates from
Options
East to West
West to East
North to South
West to North
Solution
West to East
Explanation -
The sun appears to move from East to West around the earth, it means that the earth rotates in opposite direction, i.e. from West to East.
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