Campbell Biology, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering Biology with eText -- Access Card Package (10th Edition)
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Author: Jane B. Reece, Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Robert B. Jackson
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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