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The earth's period of rotation is a few minutes short of 24 hours,
whereas the moon's period of rotation is a bit over 27 days.
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How does a moons motion compare to a planets motion?
They both spin on an axis.
What is one complete spin onEarth's axis called?
rotationis one complete spin on earths axis!!!
What is the difference between alpha percival and alpha percival cyclone?
Alpha Percival Cyclone Can spin
Does the Earth spin on its axis in the same or opposite direction as the moons orbit?
The direction of the Earth's spin and the direction of the Moon's orbit is the same - counterclockwise
What three changes on earths movement in space might result in long term climatic changes?
Wow that sounds like an exam question. Maybe distance from the sun, axis tilt and I suppose either the moons orbit or the speed of our spin. Your choice!
The way in the Earths core spin is believed to be the source of its?
magnetic field.
What is the difference between spinning a replica WWE belt and toy one?
a toy one doesnt spin
What is the difference of seafloor spreading and continental drift?
In continental drift it says that they were drifted apart by the spin of the earth and in seafloor spreading the earths crust is drifted apart by the ridges in the mid-ocean.
Are the earths spin axis and rotation axis the same thing?
Yes. When we're talking about the Earth, 'spin' and 'rotate' are the same thing.
What is the difference of orbit and spin?
An orbit is where something spins and goes in a circle, a spin is just a spin....
What is a full spin on the earths axis called?
one rotation is one day.
How are currents on earth affected by earths spin?
as the earth spins the world explodes
