science science earth science?

[Alicia]

Assume that the equator of the Earth is 24,000 miles long (that’s its circumference). Now, pretend that you are standing somewhere on the equator, such as in the country of Ecuador. Now, if the Earth turns once, completely, in 24 hours, then, how fast would you be going (in miles per hour), even if you just stood still?





Choose the best answer from the options below:
A zero
B 100
C 500
D 1,000
E 10,000

 

[aviophage]

It's third grade arithmetic. Any point on the equator moves 24,000 miles in 24 hours, or 1,000 miles per hour.