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The earth rotates at approximately 15 degrees per hour (24hrs x 15 degrees=360 deg). centrifugal force from this rotation causes the panet to bulge at the equator and consequently causes some flattening at the poles. given the earth rotates so slowly, this is not apparent in visual images taken by sattelite or space vehicle.
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What is the effect of the moon's revolution?
A major effect of the Moon's revolution around the Earth is the tides. The gravity of the Moon (and of the Sun, too) pull on the Earth's oceans.The oceans bulge outward on the side facing the Moon and the opposite side of the Earth - shorelines underneath the bulge experience high tide. This bulge is called the tidal bulge. The Earth rotates underneath the bulge, pushing the bulge ahead of the Moon -- the tidal bulge then has a gravitational pull of its own on the Moon. This effect boosts the Moon in orbit. Meanwhile, the friction of the tidal bulge on the Earth's rotation causes the Earth to very slightly slow down.Therefore, because of the effects of the Moon's revolution around the Earth, the Earth's day is getting slightly longer, and the Moon is getting slightly farther away from Earth.
What happens because the moons gravity pulls on the earth?
Together, they pirouette around a common centre of gravity, also the moon causes a bulge in the seas on earth (high tides)
What causes a bulge to be created on the opposite side of the moon?
The gravitational pull of the earth causes a bulge on the opposite side of the moon. The gravitational pull of the earth is greater than the gravitational pull of the sun.
What does the shield around the earth look like?
It is a slightly blue colour, and it's called the atmosphere.
What causes a bulge to be created on the opposite side of the earth or far side of the moon?
by the inertia.
What is the effect of the moon's revolution?
A major effect of the Moon's revolution around the Earth is the tides. The gravity of the Moon (and of the Sun, too) pull on the Earth's oceans.The oceans bulge outward on the side facing the Moon and the opposite side of the Earth - shorelines underneath the bulge experience high tide. This bulge is called the tidal bulge. The Earth rotates underneath the bulge, pushing the bulge ahead of the Moon -- the tidal bulge then has a gravitational pull of its own on the Moon. This effect boosts the Moon in orbit. Meanwhile, the friction of the tidal bulge on the Earth's rotation causes the Earth to very slightly slow down.Therefore, because of the effects of the Moon's revolution around the Earth, the Earth's day is getting slightly longer, and the Moon is getting slightly farther away from Earth.
Why equatorial distance is greater than polar distance of earth?
The Earth rotates on its axis. This causes it to bulge very slightly around its equator, which makes it wider there. This also causes the poles to flatten slightly.
What planet has a bulge in its axis?
Most planets have equatorial bulges due to their rotation causing them to have a slightly oblate spheroid shape. Earth has an odd bulge at its north pole, making it slightly "pear shaped."
Where does the bulge of earth occur?
The Earth is not a perfect sphere. The rotation of the planet has caused the Earth to 'bulge' to a certain extent. The distance around the Equator is further than any other measurement of the circumference.
Is Earth pear shaped?
No, the earth is not pear shaped. he earth is more ball shaped because not a perfect ball because it does bulge slightly at the equator.
Are the earth sun and moon circles?
no it isn't the earth is a little flattened around the poles A circle is a two dimensional object. I think you mean are they spheres. In general, They are, but not perfect spheres. The equators bulge out slightly
Why isn't the earth completely round?
It spins on its axis and the centrifugal force makes the part at the equator bulge out slightly.
How do you know that the water nearest to the forms a bulge?
Primarily by direct observation. The bulge does however lag slightly behind
Earth's equatorial bulge is caused by?
The Equatorial bulge is caused by movements in the core and mantle. The Earth, much like the sun, heaves (or "breathes") and causes the Equatorial bulge.
How do you know that the water nearest the moon forms a bulge?
Primarily by direct observation. The bulge does however lag slightly behind
How do you know that water nearest to the moon forms a bulge?
Primarily by direct observation. The bulge does however lag slightly behind
Why is the earth is not perfect shape?
Earth's rotation causes the planet to warp slightly, which makes it slightly oblong instead of being a perfect sphere.
