The diameter at the equator is larger, by about 1/300, than the diameter from pole to pole. This can be considered a result of the so-called centrifugal force (a ficticious force, but it makes many explanations simpler).
The diameter at the equator is larger, by about 1/300, than the diameter from pole to pole. This can be considered a result of the so-called centrifugal force (a ficticious force, but it makes many explanations simpler).
Because of the Earths rotation, Happy astronomy! :)
The diameter at the equator is larger, by about 1/300, than the diameter from pole to pole. This can be considered a result of the so-called centrifugal force (a ficticious force, but it makes many explanations simpler).
The amount of sunlight reaching a location at a particular time is determined by Earth's shape, axial tilt, rotation, and orbit around the sun. These factors affect the angle at which sunlight hits the Earth's surface, leading to variations in day length and intensity of sunlight throughout the year.
Rotation is the act of spinning or turning around a central axis. It is a transformation that changes the orientation of an object without changing its shape or size. Rotations are commonly used in geometry and can be clockwise or counterclockwise.
Earth rotates on its axis from west to east, causing day and night. The rotation takes about 24 hours to complete, resulting in the cycle of sunrise and sunset. This rotation also gives the planet its distinctive oblate shape.
Surface ocean currents flow in a circular pattern due to a combination of Earth's rotation (Coriolis effect) and the shape of the continents. The Coriolis effect causes water to deflect to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere, resulting in the circular motion of currents. This, along with the shape of the coastlines, influences the direction and pattern of ocean currents.
A rotation is when a shape is turned.
It is due to the earth's rotation. (source: January 2005 earth science regents exam)
The tectonic plates below earths surface shape earths landforms
order of rotation of semicircle is 1. angle of rotation of semicircle is 360 degree. If you want to find angle of rotation of a shape, then divide 360 from order of rotation of a shape.
Rotation. Though it does not have to be around a point in the shape: the centre of rotation can be outside the shape.