Why do stars appear to move from East to West?

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A Because the Earth rotates on its axis from West to East.
B Because the Earth rotates on its axis from East to West.
C Because the stars revolve around the Earth.
D Because the Sun rotates.

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Answer: A. Because the Earth rotates on its axis from West to East.

The rotation of Earth from west to east causes a daily eastward motion of all celestial bodies (stars, sun, moon) to appear as if they are moving from east to west.

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