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Movement and Inclination of the Earth

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If the Earth rotates about its axis in twice the speed, we will have _________.

A

only days

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only nights

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C

longer days

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D

shorter days

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Solution

The correct option is D shorter days
The Earth's rotation causes day and night. At the current speed, the Earth takes 24 hours to complete one rotation.

If the Earth rotates in twice the speed it will take 12 hours to complete one rotation. Thus, we will have shorter days.

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