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If it had always rotated the other way things would probably be similar although the continents might not have identical shapes to what they are now
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When a vehicle suddenly stops, the passengers are thrown forward - it is called momentum. If the earth suddenly reversed its spinning, the momentum of the worlds oceans would surge forward and completely wash over the land.
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What would happen if earth rotated east to west?
If Earth were to suddenly start rotating from east to west instead of west to east, it would cause catastrophic changes to the climate, wildlife, and ecosystems. The reversal in rotation would disrupt weather patterns, alter the durations of day and night, and could potentially lead to mass extinction events.
Which direction does the earth move eastwards or westwards?
The earth moves from west to east; it moves eastward. This is why we observe the sun rising in the east. We are moving toward it. From the north, we would see this as a counter-clockwise rotation of the earth on its axis.
What is the diameter of earth west to east?
4890 west to east 4799 east to west
- The earth on its axis from west to east?
The Earth rotates on its axis from west to east, causing the appearance of the sun rising in the east and setting in the west. This rotation takes approximately 24 hours to complete, creating day and night cycles on the planet.
Which way does the earth rotate toward the east or toward the west?
The Earth rotates from west to east. This means that when looking down at the North Pole, the Earth is spinning counterclockwise.
Hypothetically What might conditions on the earth be if it not only rotated on a north to south pole access but also on an East to West axis simultaneously?
The Earth would rotate diagonally.
If the earth rotates from east to west at one-fourth its present rate how would this affect the rising and setting of the sun and the length of the day?
If the earth rotated from east to west at 1 quarter each present rate how would this affect rising and setting of the sun and the lenght of the day?
What would happen if earth rotated east to west?
If Earth were to suddenly start rotating from east to west instead of west to east, it would cause catastrophic changes to the climate, wildlife, and ecosystems. The reversal in rotation would disrupt weather patterns, alter the durations of day and night, and could potentially lead to mass extinction events.
What would prbably be the effect on these systems if the earth rotated from east to west instead of west to east?
If the Earth rotated from east to west, it would significantly alter weather patterns, ocean currents, and overall climate systems. The Coriolis effect, which influences wind and ocean currents, would reverse, potentially leading to dramatic changes in storm systems and precipitation distribution. Additionally, the alteration in rotation could disrupt the synchronization of natural cycles, affecting ecosystems and agriculture globally. Overall, such a change would likely lead to unpredictable and potentially severe environmental consequences.
What moves that causes the sun to rise and set?
The earth's rotation. Earth rotates east, so the sun 'rises' in the east. Then, when the earth has rotated to where the sun is exiting the angular range we can see it from, the sun "sets", and it becomes night. As far as we know, this occurs every day, but tomOreos, who knows?
Does the sun move around the earth from west to east or east to west?
well it depends if you live in the west the sun would move to the east and if you live in the east the sun would move to the west
Does the earth move around the sun or does the sun move around the earth?
well it depends if you live in the west the sun would move to the east and if you live in the east the sun would move to the west
Why do sedimentary rock layers become folded and faulted as you move from west to east?
That would depend on the location on Earth that you were moving west to east along. The movement from west to east can be undertaken anywhere on Earth.
What does the earth spin on in an west to east direction?
If you could leave the Earth and stand somewhere above the North Pole then you would see the Earth rotating anticlockwise (counter clockwise). If you could stand above the solar system and look down onto the North Pole of the Earth and Sun, you would see the Earth orbiting the Sun anticlockwise (counter clockwise). Mind you, all the people in the Southern Hemisphere would not understand why you are standing above the North Pole, they would quite rightly, expect you to stand above the Southern Pole and rotation would be clockwise. I'm not sure what "rotate west to east" means. One can travel from West to East but not rotate West to East. Each point on the surface is heading in an easterly direction. The Sun appears to rise in the east, as you zoom underneath it.
What would be the same if earth rotated and revolved in the opposite direction?
This question reminds the present fact that period of revolution of the moon is the same as its period of rotation around the earth. So it shows only one hemispherical face towards the earth. Same way, Hemispherical part of the earth which faces the sun will always face the sun. So the other hemisphere of the earth will always be in the night mode as it does not receive sun's rays.
Where would the sun rise in new york state?
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west everywhere on Earth.
What is the east-west line on a map that divides the earth equally?
That would be the Equator.
