Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A) The earth rotates on its axis in a west-to-east direction.
B) The contrast between the force of rotation at or near the poles,and at or near the equator,accounts for the earth's shape.
C) The distance traveled during a complete rotation of the earth by a person standing on one of the poles is approximately the same as someone else standing at the equator.
D) The rotation of the earth on its axis determines the length of a calendar day
E) The lines of longitude converge at the poles
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