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What is earths axis slowly but continuously points in different directions known as?
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∙ 7y ago
I think you are referring to a phenomenon called Nutation.
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∙ 7y ago
Wiki User
∙ 7y agoThat is known as precession.
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What points of directions are sub-cardinal points?
They are the four directions between the cardinal points. The intercardinal points are northeast, southeast, northwest, and southwest.
What is the north south east west thing called?
Cardinal directions or cardinal points.
What is the collective name for all 4 points of a compass?
Cardinal points or Cardinal directions
How is it possible for an asteroid or comet to cut directly across earths orbital path but not hit earth?
The Earth and the asteroid could be at a different points in the path.
How are baselines used to locate points on earths surface?
The Equator
Is the angle of the tilt different at different points in the earths revolution?
yes
How earth's axis slowly but continuously points in different directions a movement known as?
The main such change in direction is called precession. Some more irregular short-term changes are called nutation.
Earth and rsquos axis slowly but continuously points in different directions a movement known as .?
Precession. This word is also used for the change in direction of the axis of other rotating objects, e.g. a spinning top.
Where is earths surface heated more south pole or north pole?
it is different in different points of the year.
What is the difference between cardinal directions and ordinal directions?
Cardinal directions refer to the four cardinal points; north, west, south and east. On the contrary, ordinal directions are points that are located in between the cardinal points.
What is a set of points that is endless in both directions called?
what is a set of points that is endless in both directions
What points of directions are sub-cardinal points?
They are the four directions between the cardinal points. The intercardinal points are northeast, southeast, northwest, and southwest.
What does it mean when a rabbit points their ears in different direction are?
It just means they are listening in different directions. They might just be inquisitive or they might be on the alert for danger.
Why does a compass point in different directions?
Its ovious why a compass points in different directions. For example, if your going north, the compass points north because your going that direction. Theres also a magnet concealed in the compass. How does the compass know what direction yoiur going. Earth it self is a magnet. When you head that direction, it will point
If two potential energy were pointing in different directions will there be a current between two points?
Current will flow if there is a difference of potential energy and a path between those points.
What are cardinal points?
Cardinal points are the directions which are north, south, east, and west.
What is a set of point that is endless in both directions called?
what is a set of points that is endless in both directions
