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QUESTION 1 What is the Earth's rotation period (that is, the length of time it takes the Earth complete one spin about its axis)? a bit less than 24 hours a bit more than 24 hours 24 hours

QUESTION 1 What is the Earth's rotation period (that is, the length of time it takes the Earth complete one spin about its axis)? a bit less than 24 hours a bit more than 24 hours 24 hours

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
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Transcribed Image Text:QUESTION 1 What is the Earth's rotation period (that is, the length of time it takes the Earth complete one spin about its axis)? a bit less than 24 hours a bit more than 24 hours 24 hours QUESTION 2 A satellite is orbiting the Earth in a prograde (eastward-moving) orbit. It's out beyond the Clarke (geostationary) band, and has an orbital period of 25 hours. As seen from the Earth's surface, this satellite will appear to move slowly westward remain stationary in the sky move slowly eastward QUESTION 3 1p A geostationary (Clarke-band) satellite at Albany's longitude will always be visible from Albany sometimes be visible from Albany never be visible from Albany Click Save and Submit to save and submit. Click Save All Answers to save all answers. Save All Answers
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