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What is the average distance of Earth from the sun?
What is the average distance of Earth from the sun?
Which statement best describes Earth as the 'Goldilocks planet'?
Which statement best describes Earth as the 'Goldilocks planet'?
How long does it take for Earth to complete one orbit around the sun?
How long does it take for Earth to complete one orbit around the sun?
What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?
What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?
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Which of the following features is not visible from space when observing Earth?
Which of the following features is not visible from space when observing Earth?
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What best describes the shape of Earth's orbit around the sun?
What best describes the shape of Earth's orbit around the sun?
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What term is used to describe the northernmost point on Earth?
What term is used to describe the northernmost point on Earth?
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Which of the following is unique to Earth compared to other known planets?
Which of the following is unique to Earth compared to other known planets?
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What is the distance of Earth from the sun during aphelion?
What is the distance of Earth from the sun during aphelion?
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How fast does Earth spin at the equator?
How fast does Earth spin at the equator?
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What angle is Earth’s axis tilted at?
What angle is Earth’s axis tilted at?
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What causes the variation of seasons on Earth?
What causes the variation of seasons on Earth?
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During which months does summer occur in the Northern Hemisphere?
During which months does summer occur in the Northern Hemisphere?
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What is the primary focus of Earth system science?
What is the primary focus of Earth system science?
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What happens at the North Pole and South Pole due to Earth's tilt?
What happens at the North Pole and South Pole due to Earth's tilt?
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What significant temperature is found at Earth’s inner core?
What significant temperature is found at Earth’s inner core?
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What are the main gases that make up the air on Earth?
What are the main gases that make up the air on Earth?
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How do NASA satellites contribute to understanding Earth's changes?
How do NASA satellites contribute to understanding Earth's changes?
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Which of the following best describes what constitutes life on Earth?
Which of the following best describes what constitutes life on Earth?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of NASA satellites?
Which of the following is NOT a function of NASA satellites?
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What can the information gathered by NASA satellites help predict?
What can the information gathered by NASA satellites help predict?
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Which aspect of Earth is NOT mentioned as being monitored by NASA satellites?
Which aspect of Earth is NOT mentioned as being monitored by NASA satellites?
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How does understanding Earth's changes benefit farmers?
How does understanding Earth's changes benefit farmers?
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Why do scientists study changes in Earth’s environment?
Why do scientists study changes in Earth’s environment?
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Study Notes
Earth's Formation and Characteristics
- Earth formed approximately 4.5 billion years ago, alongside other solar system bodies.
- Earth is the fifth-largest planet in the solar system.
- Its diameter is roughly 8,000 miles.
- Earth is the third planet from the sun, at an average distance of 93 million miles.
- Earth is sometimes called the "Goldilocks planet" because conditions are just right for life.
- It has liquid water, essential for life.
- Earth is the only known planet with abundant liquid water.
Earth's Appearance from Space
- From space, Earth appears like a blue marble.
- The blue areas represent water (covering about 71% of Earth's surface).
- White areas are clouds, ice, and snow.
- Brown, yellow, and green areas represent landmasses.
Earth's Hemispheres and Poles
- An imaginary line called the equator divides Earth into two halves: the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
- The northernmost point is the North Pole.
- The southernmost point is the South Pole.
Earth's Movement and Day/Night Cycle
- Earth orbits the sun once every 365 days.
- Earth's orbit is not a perfect circle but slightly oval.
- Its distance from the sun varies throughout the year.
- Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours, creating day and night.
- Earth's axis is tilted at 23.5 degrees, which causes seasons.
Earth's Seasons
- The tilt of Earth's axis causes the sun's rays to hit different parts of the planet more directly at different times of the year.
- This uneven heating results in the changing seasons.
Earth's Composition and Internal Structure
- Earth consists of land, air, water, and life.
- Earth's atmosphere is primarily nitrogen and oxygen.
- Earth's internal structure includes layers of rock and metal, with temperatures increasing toward the core.
- The Earth's surface layers have mountains, valleys, plains, and other landforms.
NASA's Study of Earth
- NASA studies changes affecting Earth (natural and human-caused).
- This includes tracking weather patterns, climate change, diseases, and natural disasters.
- NASA uses satellites to collect information about Earth's different components.
- Analyzing this data allows scientists to predict future changes and improve decision-making.
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This quiz explores the formation, characteristics, and appearance of Earth from space. Discover fascinating facts about our planet, including its hemispheres and distinctive features that make it unique among solar system bodies. Test your knowledge about Earth's position, size, and the conditions that support life.
