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Currently the axis is tipped 23.5 degrees; increasing this would make the differences between the seasons more pronounced; Summer would be hotter, and Winter would be colder.

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What effect does the earths tilt have on the equator?

No effect at all. However the plane of the equator will be tilted to the same amount as the Earth as compared to the plane in which the Earth orbits the Sun. This plane is called "the ecliptic".


Is the Earths rotational axis tilted 23.5 degrees to the plane of orbital rotation around the Sun?

Earth is tilted at 23.5 degrees. it is thought to be of an impact by a moon size object billions of years ago. ============================ Another take on the same question: The Earth's axis is not parallel to anything else. The angle of 'tilt' depends on what you're comparing it to. If you compare it to the perpendicular to the plane of Earth's orbit, then the angle is about 23.5 degrees. It doesn't require an explanation, since no planet has an axis that's perpendicular to the plane of its orbit, there's no reason why it should, and the angle of 'tilt' is different for each planet.


If it was not for the greenhouse effect the earths average temperature woiuld be about?

If it were not for the greenhouse effect, the Earth's average temperature would be around -18 degrees Celsius (0 degrees Fahrenheit) instead of the current average of approximately 15 degrees Celsius (59 degrees Fahrenheit). The greenhouse effect, caused by gases like carbon dioxide and methane, traps heat in the atmosphere, keeping our planet warm enough to support life. Without this natural process, Earth would be far too cold for most forms of life as we know them to exist.


Which out of the moon or the sun is more attracted to the earths ocean?

The moon has a greater effect than the sun on the earths oceans.


What causes the Coriolanus effect?

Earths rotation around its axis

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What effect does the earths tilt have on the equator?

No effect at all. However the plane of the equator will be tilted to the same amount as the Earth as compared to the plane in which the Earth orbits the Sun. This plane is called "the ecliptic".


What effect does the earth's tilt have on the altitudes of the sun and the moon?

The Earth's tilt means that the passage of the Sun through the sky moves from negative 23.5 degrees to positive 23.5 degrees. The moon does not orbit around the Earth's equator. Its orbit is inclined 5 degrees to the ecliptic.


What would be the effect on satellites now in orbit if earth were to not be rotating on its axis?

The earths rotation about its axis has no affect on the orbit of satellites about earth. Only their relative velocities and positions are relevant, not their orientation


How does the moon and the sun effect the earths oceans?

The gravitational forces of the Sun and Moon, effect the earths oceans by forming tides.


What is the effect of earths rotations on the direction of winds and currents?

The Coriolis effect


What is the causes by earths rotation?

coriolis effect


What is the effect of earths rotation on the direction of winds and currents called?

The Coriolis effect


What is the effect of earths rotation of the direction of winds and currents called?

The Coriolis effect


What are the strongest tide making effect?

The moon has the strongest effect on the earths tides.


Is the Earths rotational axis tilted 23.5 degrees to the plane of orbital rotation around the Sun?

Earth is tilted at 23.5 degrees. it is thought to be of an impact by a moon size object billions of years ago. ============================ Another take on the same question: The Earth's axis is not parallel to anything else. The angle of 'tilt' depends on what you're comparing it to. If you compare it to the perpendicular to the plane of Earth's orbit, then the angle is about 23.5 degrees. It doesn't require an explanation, since no planet has an axis that's perpendicular to the plane of its orbit, there's no reason why it should, and the angle of 'tilt' is different for each planet.


What effect do sea floor and subduction have on earths surface?

They both can change the size of Earths Surface


What has the greatest effect on earths tides?

The moon.