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Why does the Earth spin faster at the equator than the poles?

a
Due to the temperature differences on Earth, the land/sea near the equator goes at a faster rate. The Earth spins faster there only during the summer months.
b
The Earth is much wider at the equator than at the poles. It must cover a larger distance in the same amount of time (24 hours).
c
Due to the tilt of the Earth on its axis, the equator gets more sunlight -- therefore making it spin faster.

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Answer:

Specifically, Earth rotates faster at the Equator than it does at the poles. Earth is wider at the Equator, so to make a rotation in one 24-hour period, equatorial regions race nearly 1,600 kilometers (1,000 miles) per hour. Near the poles, Earth rotates at a sluggish 0.00008 kilometers (0.00005 miles) per hour.

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