In other words, are all the clouds surrounding earth, if combined, larger than the moon? (My child wants to know.)
2007-01-27 16:39:45 · 7 answers · asked by kneelocked 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
The clouds make up a very fine layer of the atmosphere (an eggshell is an apt comparison). I don't think the volume would come close.
In fact, the moon is large enough to contain the volume of the Earth's oceans as well.
2007-01-27 16:44:44 · answer #1 · answered by Bog-man 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The answer depends on what you mean by larger. The apparent surface area of all the clouds around the earth at any time is probably close to the surface area of the moon. If you mean volume then the moon is thousands of times larger.
2007-01-28 00:46:41 · answer #2 · answered by Michael da Man 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that the moon is larger than all the clouds surrounding the earth combined.
How do we actually know the number of clouds surrounding the earth, if clouds vary during the water cycle?
2007-01-28 01:01:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if you could gather enough clouds for 4 earths...the moon would be much larger. I think that question really indicates the intellegience of your child. Let's hope your child keeps asking questions.
2007-01-28 00:45:47 · answer #4 · answered by dedication62 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the moon, the moon is further away than the clouds that's why it seems smaller
2007-01-28 00:43:48 · answer #5 · answered by ς๏г๒เภ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in terms of density the moon, in terms of volume the clouds. in terms of mass the moon.
2007-01-28 00:47:43 · answer #6 · answered by Funk-Ski Biznez Man 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
moon
2007-01-28 00:46:54 · answer #7 · answered by trafficer21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋