2007-10-05 18:43:45 · 10 answers · asked by ken52barr 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
It certainly does. If it didn't there'd be a constant, 1000 mph wind at the Equator ☺
Doug
2007-10-05 18:51:12 · answer #1 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The atmosphere is bound to the earth by the force of gravitation.So it rotates with the earth even thogh the outer most layer of atmosphere may rotate slightly slower than that of the earth due to weak gravitational force.
2007-10-06 01:56:42 · answer #2 · answered by Arasan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would imagine it does, or else Miami would 'inherit' a hurricaine that happened 5 hours before off the French coast, regardless of the effects of local land/ocean temperatures, currents, pollution emissions, etc, which drive atmospheric conditions in the first place. Of course these conditions move around the globe, but they are as prone to the gravitational effects of the rotating planet as any other ambient molecules would succumb to.
2007-10-05 19:34:46 · answer #3 · answered by starling 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It kinda moves in layers. The lowest layer not going anywhere. The highest layer moving slightly in the opposite direction of the spinning of The Earth.
Also, within each layer, there are currents created by anything. Rocks falling, butterflies flapping wings...
We're used to being in air all the time, but air constantly moves above the ground in currents. Kinda like fish in water. There's always currents in water, and you can tell because of the waves water makes. You notice how violent water currents can be at the surface sometime. Well below the sea level, it's nice and calm. Same idea...
If you want to learn more, learn about Bernoulli and his principles. It deals with fluids and fluid motion and displacement. Good stuff to look into.
Hope this helps.
2007-10-05 18:55:20 · answer #4 · answered by gbutiri 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nicely!!! the ambience, like different elemental spheres (Hydrosphere, Lithosphere) is an imperative component of the Earth. this is rotating on the comparable velocity because of the fact the Earth does. subsequently, the Earth will never flow remote from you.. think of off.. If the Earth strikes remote from you, (assuming environment remains and Earth on my own rotates), the Earth will take a million year to return returned to comparable factor. yet, the image voltaic device could have moved... what's going to ensue to Astronauts/Cosmonauts??
2016-11-07 09:54:56 · answer #5 · answered by moscovic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It rotates,at the equator,1000 miles per hour.
If the atmosphere didn't follow it we would have a hurricane that would wipe out every thing,diminishing as you neared the poles.
2007-10-06 02:00:20 · answer #6 · answered by Billy Butthead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is constantly moving and changing. Of course gravity stays the same, but that will change with time.Watch the sky, does it stay in one place or does it move.
2007-10-05 18:48:10 · answer #7 · answered by oldhag 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The earth is flat. You've been brainwashed into thinking otherwise. go to church on Sunday and find out the truth.
2007-10-05 18:46:01 · answer #8 · answered by J7 3 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Yes it does.
2007-10-05 22:00:38 · answer #9 · answered by Minh V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course (or it would be very very windy indeed).
2007-10-05 18:45:58 · answer #10 · answered by Omar Cayenne 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋