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1. weathering
- -physical and/or chemical
2. erosion
- -different agents of weathering
3.mass movement
- -land and mud slides
4. tectonic plate movement
- -convergent and/or divergent
5. gravity
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Why does the shape of the moon change?
The shape of the moon changes because we see different portions of its illuminated side as it orbits Earth. This phenomenon is known as the lunar phases, which are caused by the varying positions of the moon, Earth, and the sun in relation to each other.
When was the Eccentricity?
100,000 and 400,000 years, caused by changes in the shape of earth's orbit around the sun.
Are phases of moon evidence of shape of the earth?
No, it has nothing to do with the shape of the Earth. Phases of the Moon are caused by the relative positions of the Sun, the Earth and the Moon. When seen through a telescope, Venus presents similar phases. However, the circular shape of Earth's shadow that is projected on the Moon' surface during a lunar eclipse is evidence that the Earth is round.
Why is earth a globe?
The Earth is a globe because of its shape, which is an oblate spheroid. This shape is caused by gravity pulling the planet's mass into a rounded shape. Additionally, Earth rotates on its axis, further contributing to its globe-like appearance.
Why is the shape of the earth geoid?
The shape of the Earth is closer to a geoid rather than a perfect sphere due to variations in the density and composition of its interior. These irregularities have caused the planet to bulge at the equator and flatten at the poles, resulting in a shape that more closely resembles a geoid.
Earth's equatorial bulge is caused by?
Earth's equatorial bulge is primarily caused by its rotation. As the Earth spins on its axis, the centrifugal force generated by this rotation causes the equatorial region to bulge outwards. This results in the Earth being slightly flattened at the poles and oblate spheroid in shape.
Does t moon really change its shape?
of course, cheese can be in any shape you'd like
What causes the moon to change its apparent shape through out the month?
The changing shape of the moon, known as its phases, is caused by its position relative to the Earth and the Sun. As the moon orbits Earth, different portions of its illuminated surface are visible from our perspective, creating the different phases we see from Earth.
What causes the moon to appear gradually bigger and fuller?
The phase (shape) is due to the position of the sun relative to the Earth and sun. When the Earth is between the sun & the moon, it casts a shadow on the moon's surface - changing the shape of the lighted segment. The difference in size is caused by the path of the moon around the earth. It orbits in an ellipse (egg-shape) - not a circle. This varies the distance from the earth - the closer it is, the larger it appears.
What makes the moon appear as if it were changing shape in the sky?
The changing shape of the moon in the sky is caused by its position relative to the Earth and the Sun. As the moon orbits the Earth, different portions of its illuminated surface are visible from our perspective, creating the appearance of different moon phases.
Is Earth's shape a circle?
No, the Earth's shape is an oblate. A slightly squashed sphere or ball shape.
How are night and day caused by the earth's rotation?
it is caused by if the earth rotates, if the earth goes away from the sun it is night . so that is how night is caused. Day is caused by the earth rotates and, the sunlight hits that place. so that is how the day is caused.
