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Activity: Because the Earth Turns Introduction: Almost everywhere on Earth (except at the equator), objects moving horizontally and freely (unconstrained) across Earth’s surface travel in curved paths. Planes, boats, b
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Document Date: 2014-06-11 12:46:58


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