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The temperature extremes reached during the day and night would unbearable if the Earth took 72 hours to spin on its axis. The daytime temperature would exceed the boiling point of water. During the night most areas would drop below freezing. The longer periods of sunlight and darkness would allow these temperature variations. The only life that might be able to survive is sea life at a depth where the temperature variations are less drastic.

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No. The earth's rotational period is extremely close to 24 hours.

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It takes Earth 24 hours.

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