At the equator, Earth rotates toward the east at a speed close to 1000 knots. On a windless day, the air above moves ____ at ____ speed
a. northward; faster
b. eastward; the same
c. southward; slower
d. westward; faster
e. eastward; slower
ANSWER: b
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