What Would Earth Be Like Without a Moon?

What Would Earth Be Like Without a Moon?

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Physics, Science, Geography, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the hypothetical scenario of Earth without the moon, highlighting significant consequences. The moon's gravitational pull affects tides, stabilizes Earth's axial tilt, and slows Earth's rotation. Without it, tides would be smaller, the night sky darker, and Earth's axial tilt unstable, leading to extreme seasonal changes. The moon also slows Earth's rotation, which was much faster before the moon's formation. The video concludes with a call to support and subscribe to Scishow Space.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Explain the role of the moon in stabilizing Earth's axial tilt.

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What would happen to Earth's rotation if the moon were removed?

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