Multiple choice

If the Sun is shining in the sky over Florida at 1:00pm on Tues., where will it be in 24 hours?

  1. setting in the West in California

  2. rising in the east over Japan

  3. shining in the sky over Africa

  4. shining in the sky over Florida
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Earth completes one full rotation on its axis in approximately 24 hours. Therefore, at the same time the next day, the Sun will be in the same position relative to the observer in Florida.

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