[Geology & Weather Reviews]


19. An observer at 40* North Latitude took a time exposure photograph from 10 p.m. to midnight of the stars over the northern horizon.

Which explanation below best describes why this pattern occurs in the stars?

a. The earth revolves around the sun.

b. The earth rotates on its axis.

c. The stars revolve around the earth.

d. Earth's gravity attracts the stars.

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