Why do stars rise and set from our viewing in Athens over the course of the night?
Due to the orbital period of the Earth.
Due to the rotation of the Earth.
Due to the revolution of the Earth.
Due to the rotation of the celestial sphere.
Due to the rotation of the Earth.
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A. 0.42 s B. 1.2 s C. 2.3 s D. 3.1 s E. 4.2 s
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