2006-11-23 14:53:44 · 9 answers · asked by adam 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Alternative ➔ Other - Alternative
How do you define height?
2006-11-23 14:57:48 · answer #1 · answered by taknev 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there were a limit, such as a shell around the earth closing it in, then the effects of the sun and moon on the earth would be different. There needs to be adequate space between the earth and other heavenly bodies in order to keep these forces intact and in balance.
2006-11-26 18:22:22 · answer #2 · answered by emilynghiem 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because yellow pigs woudnt be able to ride the rocket to the moon if the sky was lower.
2006-11-27 14:58:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not, it starts on the ground and just keeps going up.
So if you want to touch the sky, just hold your hand out.
2006-11-23 23:10:01 · answer #4 · answered by Old guy 124 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
really, the sky is both against your skin, and thousands of miles up in the air
2006-11-23 23:01:20 · answer #5 · answered by altmetal4christ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because that is the 'thickness' of earth's atmosphere.
2006-11-23 23:02:16 · answer #6 · answered by Joe Schmo from Kokomo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just the way God made it.
2006-11-23 22:56:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Why not??
2006-11-23 23:00:49 · answer #8 · answered by nw_big_skies 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why are you higher?
2006-11-23 22:55:48 · answer #9 · answered by forex 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋