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We are at the perfect distance away so that our planet is burned by the sun, yet, we are still close enough that our planet is supported by it. We also have a thick enough ozone to support life.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 10y agoEarth's rotation isn't "peculiar" in any regard; it's pretty similar to many other planets. Some are faster, like Jupiter; some slower like Mars. Once we go to other star systems and get some more information about other planets, we'll be able to discuss this more generally.
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∙ 10y agoIt isn't particularly unique. Within our own solar system, some planets have a higher axial tilt, and some have less.
When we send probes to check out the planets in other star systems, we're likely to see a WIDE variety of axial tilts.
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∙ 12y agoYeah, it's Uranus. I am taking a class in Astronomy and the text book I have says that Uranus probably grazed a different planet or a planet-sized object.
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∙ 10y agoEvery point on the Earth's surface (except the poles) rotates from west to east.
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∙ 14y agoBecause it's quite large.
The sun and moon both take about a month to rotate once.
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An example of rotation?
rotation-planets on axis revolution-planets in orbit
Do all planets turn?
All planets turn on their axis. This is called the planet's rotation; one complete rotation is equal to one day on that planet.
What are the two movement of the planets?
orbit and rotation there is also a wobble or tilt that can fluctuate
When a planet spins on its axis this is called?
rotation (as opposed to orbiting, which describes the earth's movements around the sun)
Why is Pluto's rotation on its axis?
A planets rotation is dependent on the total number and direction of ALL the hits that it has taken since it initially formed.
What are the planets axis of rotation?
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What is the planets spin on its axis?
rotation
What is the spinning of planets on its axis?
rotation
What is on complete turn of a planets axis?
rotation
What is the name for the movement of the planets as they spin on their axis?
It is called rotation.
What is different about how the planets rotate on there axis?
Unlike their orbits around the sun - which was inherent in the way the planets were formed - their rotation speeds and axis of rotation is random and is dependent on each planet's history of collisions.
An example of rotation?
rotation-planets on axis revolution-planets in orbit
Do all planets turn?
All planets turn on their axis. This is called the planet's rotation; one complete rotation is equal to one day on that planet.
What is the axis tilt on Pluto?
Yes. Any rotating object has an axis of rotation.
What is the planets axis of rotation?
An imaginary line which passes through the poles of the planet.
What is a planets movement?
Orbit around another body, rotation around its axis.
What are the two movement of the planets?
orbit and rotation there is also a wobble or tilt that can fluctuate
