Buffalo, New York and Quito, Ecuador lie along the same line of longitude at 70°W. Buffalo lies closer to the North Pole; therefore, Buffalo travels than Quito when making one complete rotation.
A) slower and farther
B) faster and farther
C) slower and shorter
D) faster and shorter

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Buffalo is closer to the North Pole, meaning it is at a higher latitude. As a result, it travels a shorter distance during Earth's rotation compared to Quito, which is near the equator. Since the Earth rotates at a constant angular velocity, Buffalo also moves slower in terms of linear speed.

Buffalo, New York and Quito, Ecuador Lie Along the Same