2006-08-25 23:02:05 · 6 answers · asked by BawkWa 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Counter-clockwise.
It turns using the constant momentum that it picked up either during formation or when it suffered a collision from large asteroid. The impact probably started the rotation.
2006-08-25 23:09:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The earth turns counterclockwise looking down on the North Pole. It turns on its axis which is an imaginary axle. It makes one complete revolution per day and serves as a giant light switch. It spins like a giant top but there is nil friction to slow it down.
2006-08-26 06:58:01 · answer #2 · answered by Kes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By it's momentum. The 'force' of the total momentum is on the system earth+moon together. The momentum can change by: meteroid impacts, capture of new objects (like little moons).
2006-08-26 06:05:24 · answer #3 · answered by · 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It started due to the axis not lying exactly at the centre of gravity, but its carrying on because of its already gained momentum.
2006-08-26 06:07:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some guy with a big hand spins it once a day....I believe they call him God
2006-08-26 06:08:25 · answer #5 · answered by zen2bop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gravity
2006-08-26 06:06:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋