alleryStart learning →Earth turns 360 degrees in 24 hours. How many degrees does it turn in one hour?
A10 degrees
B12 degrees
C15 degrees
D30 degrees
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 15 degrees
360 divided by 24 gives 15 degrees per hour, matching the apparent sky motion of 15 degrees an hour.
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