earth !! Flashcards
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What is the revolution period of Mercury?
0.24 years
What is the average temperature of Venus?
500°C
How far is Earth from the Sun?
149.597.809 km
What is the revolution period of Mars?
1.88 years
What is the average temperature of Jupiter?
-140°C
What is the revolution period of Saturn?
29.46 years
What is the average temperature of Uranus?
-214°C
What is the revolution period of Neptune?
167.79 years
How does Earth revolve around the Sun?
In an elliptical shape
How long does it take for Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?
365.25 days
What causes the different seasons on Earth?
Different distribution of heat and light
What season does the Northern Hemisphere experience in December?
Winter
What season does the Southern Hemisphere experience in March?
Autumn
What season does the Northern Hemisphere experience in June?
Summer
What season does the Southern Hemisphere experience in September?
Spring
What direction does the Earth rotate?
From West to East
How long does it take for Earth to complete one rotation?
24 hours
What is the imaginary line running from the north to the south pole called?
Axis
What shapes the Earth from below the crust?
Internal movement (Crustal movement)
What are the two types of crust?
- Oceanic
- Continental
What is the core of the Earth made of?
Iron and nickel
What is the thickness of the Earth’s mantle?
Almost 3,000 km
Why is life possible on Earth?
- Amount of heat and light from the Sun
- Temperatures are moderate
- Exact amount of oxygen and nitrogen gases
- Large quantities of fresh water
What are examples of physical environments?
- Rivers
- Hills
- Mountains
- Forests
- Temperature
- Moisture in the air
- Wind
- Light
- Soil