Multiple choice

The speed of rotation of the Earth is the highest

  1. along the Equator

  2. at the North Pole

  3. along the Tropic of Cancer

  4. along the Arctic Circle
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Because the Earth is a sphere that rotates on its axis, points along the Equator travel the greatest linear distance in a single 24-hour rotation, resulting in the highest rotational speed. As you move toward the poles, the radius of rotation decreases, reducing the linear speed to zero at the poles.

Keep practicing — related questions