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प्रश्न
Why is the Earth slightly flattened at the poles?
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उत्तर
The Earth is not a perfect sphere. It is slightly flattened at both the poles. It is due to the centripetal force produced by the rotation of the Earth.
संबंधित प्रश्न
What is the lithosphere?
How do the study of meteorites helps scientists to know about the interior of the earth?
Look at the figure on the side and answer the question:

Name the state (solid, liquid or gas) in which each part exists.
Explain the layers of the interior of the earth with reference to the following :
(a) Depth,
(b) Temperature
(c) Density.
Study the figure on the side and answer the question

Why is the expression ‘Nife’ so called?
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Give one word for the following :
A narrow block elevated between two normal faults.
Mention the layers of the interior of the Earth.
Give reason for the following:
The cause of the functioning of the magnetic compass
