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Rockets are launched in eastward directi...

Rockets are launched in eastward direction to take advantage of`............. .`

A

the clear sky on eastern side

B

Earth's rotation

C

the thinner atmosphere on this side

D

Earth's tilt

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B
Because Earth rotation from west to east dirction.
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