Campbell Biology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134093413
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Introduction: The earth rotates around a line (imaginary) that passes right through the north and the south poles of the planet. In normal condition earth rotates from west to east. It brings about change in the season, day lengths, solar radiation and the temperature. It also affects the local environment.
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