2007-09-15 13:41:08 · 6 answers · asked by ken E 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Third rock form the sun...can't miss it.
Just a Pale Blue Dot in the Cosmos!
2007-09-15 16:22:30 · answer #1 · answered by Shaula 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Earth, our home planet, is the only planet in our solar system known to harbor life - life that is incredibly diverse. All of the things we need to survive are provided under a thin layer of atmosphere that separates us from the uninhabitable void of space. Earth is made up of complex, interactive systems that are often unpredictable. Air, water, land, and life - including humans - combine forces to create a constantly changing world that we are striving to understand.
Viewing Earth from the unique perspective of space provides the opportunity to see Earth as a whole. Scientists around the world have discovered many things about our planet by working together and sharing their findings.
Some facts are well known. For instance, Earth is the third planet from the Sun and the fifth largest in the solar system. Earth's diameter is just a few hundred kilometers larger than that of Venus. The four seasons are a result of Earth's axis of rotation being tilted more than 23 degrees.
Earth Moon Lunar...
The regular daily and monthly rhythms of Earth's only natural satellite, the Moon, have guided timekeepers for thousands of years. Its influence on Earth's cycles, notably tides, has also been charted by many cultures in many ages. More than 70 spacecraft have been sent to the Moon; 12 astronauts have walked upon its surface and brought back 382 kg (842 pounds) of lunar rock and soil to Earth.
The presence of the Moon stabilizes Earth's wobble. This has led to a much more stable climate over billions of years, which may have affected the course of the development and growth of life on Earth.
How did the Moon come to be? The leading theory is that a Mars-sized body once hit Earth and the resulting debris (from both Earth and the impacting body) accumulated to form the Moon. Scientists believe that the Moon was formed approximately 4.5 billion years ago (the age of the oldest collected lunar rocks). When the Moon formed, its outer layers melted under very high temperatures, forming the lunar crust, probably from a global "magma ocean."
2007-09-15 15:42:05 · answer #2 · answered by Lyrids 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Earth is the 3rd planet from the Sun.
2007-09-15 13:46:48 · answer #3 · answered by stork5100 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, nothing too special. Just your regular, unimportant planet!
2007-09-15 14:02:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Home, sweet home.
2007-09-18 14:40:48 · answer #5 · answered by johnandeileen2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Doug
2007-09-15 14:11:56 · answer #6 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋