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Stars appear to move from _____ when viewed from the earth.

A
north to south.
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south to north
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west to east
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east to west
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Solution

The correct option is D east to west
The stars appear to move from east to west when seen from the earth because of the earth's rotation.
The earth rotates from west to east, around its axis.
Hence, stars appear to move from east to west.

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