Question

Which of the following phenomenon is/are the effect of the rotation of the Earth?

1. Apparent movement of the Sun, the Moon and the Stars.

2. Flatness of the poles and bulge at the equator.

3. Occurrence of sunrise, noon and sunset.

4. Magnetic field of the Earth.

Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer 1

(d) All the given phenomena are the effect of the rotation of the earth. The Earth rotates from the west towards the east. As viewed from the North Star or polestar Polaris, the Earth turns counter-clockwise.