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Give two reasons why the earth has a spherical shape
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Gravitational force – This force affects all parts of the earth pulling everything towards the centre. This has had effect on making the earth’s shape round;
Centrifugal force- Makes the equator bulge;
Centripetal force- causes the flattening at the poles
All this forces forces make the earth spherical;
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