If the earth were to revolve on its axis slower than it does today, its shape
A) would be closer to a perfect sphere.
B) would be farther from a perfect sphere.
C) and size would be unchanged.
D) would not change but it would expand in size.

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If the Earth were to revolve on its axis slower than it does today, the centrifugal force at the equator would decrease, and the planet would bulge less. This would make the Earth's shape closer to a perfect sphere.

If the Earth Were to Revolve on Its Axis Slower