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OpenStudy (anonymous):

4. why does the sun appear to move westward across the sky during the day? ( 1point ) A. because earth rotates to the east B . because earth rotates to the west C . because the sun moves in a westerly direction D. because of the way you are looking into the sky

OpenStudy (anonymous):

YoYou can rule out C and D.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yea thats what i was thinking at first i just cant reaally get the right answer

OpenStudy (anonymous):

imagine standing on the Eastern shore watching the sun come up over the Atlantic Which way must the Earth be turning to make the sun seem to move that way?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so d>

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No. rule out C and D. Either A or B. Re-read my hint.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

How are you doing with this?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i think it mite be b

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No. If it were B, the sun would seem to go down toward the east. A it is. Try to picture yourself standing on the Earth sphere and rotating one way or the other.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so its a

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes.

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