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Problem 13 - Entrance Test

If the Earth did not rotate, what would be the immediate effect?

A. Only seasons would changeB. There would be no night, only dayC. One half of the Earth would always have day and the other half always nightD. The Earth would fly off into space

Correct: C

If the Earth stopped rotating, the side facing the Sun would experience perpetual daylight and extreme heat, while the side facing away would be in eternal night and extreme cold. There would be no cycle of day and night.