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What sphere do you live in?

The sphere that we all live on is called the Earth. (It is not a perfect sphere, but close enough)


Why isn't the world a perfect sphere?

The earth is not a perfect sphere because it is flatened somewhat at the north pole and south pole.


True or false earth is a perfect sphere?

Earth is not perfectly sphere, the Earth bulges at its equator for it is spinning very fast on its axis.


If the earth were a perfect sphere how deep would the water be that covered it?

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Why do photos from space show the earth as a perfect sphere?

Earth is not a perfect sphere; it is slightly wider across the equator than it is from pole to pole, but that difference is less than a percent of Earth's average diameter, too small for the human eye to notice.


Is it a fact that the earth is round?

Yes, for a suitable definition of "round". It is not a perfect sphere.


What is the gravitational potential energy at the center of the earth?

Ideally, if the earth were a perfect sphere, the gravitational potential energy would be zero. In the center of a sphere all other points within the sphere have an equal and opposite counterpoint. They work to cancel each other out. However, the earth is not a perfect sphere so there would likely be a gravitational pull towards the area with the greatest mass.


Why is a globe different from real earth?

A globe is a perfect sphere; the earth is shaped more like a pear.


Is the earth a globule or a sphere?

The Earth is best described as an oblate spheroid, which means it is mostly spherical but slightly flattened at the poles and bulging at the equator due to its rotation. It is not a perfect sphere, but its overall shape is closest to a sphere.


What is the benefit because earth is not a perfect sphere?

so that we don't slip ......................... i know it is not true


Is the earth have a sphere shape?

Yes, the Earth is approximately spherical in shape. It is not a perfect sphere due to its rotation, which causes it to bulge slightly at the equator and flatten at the poles.


How close to a perfect sphere is Earth's true shape?

Earth's shape is an oblate spheroid, meaning it is nearly spherical but slightly flattened at the poles and bulging at the equator. The difference between the polar and equatorial diameters is about 42.75 kilometers, making Earth's shape very close to a perfect sphere.