Which is the only planet that rotates clockwise?
Correct answer: B. Venus
- A. Jupiter
- B. Venus
- C. Earth
- D. Mercury
Explanation
Venus rotates retrograde, meaning clockwise when viewed from above its north pole, unlike most planets’ counterclockwise rotation. Its unusual rotation is linked to its slow spin and complex tidal history.
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