Earth's Place in the Universe
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Яка планета є третьою від Сонця в нашій сонячній системі?

  • Венера
  • Земля (correct)
  • Марс
  • Юпітер
  • Скільки планет входить до складу нашої сонячної системи?

  • 9
  • 8 (correct)
  • 7
  • 6
  • З чого в основному складається Сонце?

  • Вуглець і кисень
  • Кисень і азот
  • Залізо і нікель
  • Водень і гелій (correct)
  • Яка основна роль Сонця в нашій сонячній системі?

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    В якому напрямку обертаються планети в нашій сонячній системі?

    <p>Проти годинникової стрілки</p> Signup and view all the answers

    До якої галактики належить наша сонячна система?

    <p>Чумацький Шлях</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Яка приблизна кількість зірок у Чумацькому Шляху?

    <p>Від 100 до 400 мільярдів зірок</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Яка приблизна ширина Чумацького Шляху?

    <p>100 000 світлових років</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Скільки часу займає один повний оберт Землі навколо Сонця?

    <p>Близько 365 днів</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Що складає міжзоряну речовину Чумацького Шляху?

    <p>Гази, пил та космічні промені</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Що являє собою Чумацький Шлях для нашої Сонячної системи?

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    Study Notes

    Earth's Place in the Universe

    The Earth is the third planet from the Sun in our solar system, which consists of eight planets orbiting the Sun. Our solar system is part of the Milky Way galaxy, a barred spiral galaxy with a diameter of approximately 100,000 light years and a mass of around 1.5 trillion solar masses. Here we explore the key aspects of our place in the universe, starting with the Solar System.

    The Solar System

    Planets

    Our solar system includes eight planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. They all move in almost perfect circular orbits and rotate counterclockwise when viewed from above the North Pole, a phenomenon known as prograde rotation. Each planet has its own unique characteristics and conditions, making them suitable habitats for different forms of life or none at all.

    Sun

    At the center of our solar system lies the Sun, which is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium. It provides the energy necessary for life on Earth through photosynthesis and other processes that depend on sunlight. The Sun also serves as the gravitational center of the solar system, holding everything together with its immense gravity.

    Orbits and Rotations

    All objects in the solar system follow predictable paths based on their orbits and rotations. These orbits and rotations are influenced by both the pull of gravity and the collective motion of all objects within the solar system. One full revolution of Earth around the Sun takes about 365 days, while one day on Earth—from noon to noon—takes roughly 24 hours.

    The Milky Way Galaxy

    Beyond our solar system lies the Milky Way galaxy, where our sun and its family of planets reside. The Milky Way is estimated to have between 100 and 400 billion stars, along with a considerable amount of interstellar matter consisting of gas, dust, and cosmic rays. Our galaxy has a central bulge and two main arms, each containing several spiral arms filled with massive star clusters and nebulae.

    The Milky Way can be seen from Earth on clear nights, appearing as a soft glow stretching across the sky. Scientists believe that our galaxy is approximately 100,000 light-years wide and has a total mass of around 1.5 trillion times that of the Sun. This vast celestial body is home to countless stars, planets, and other astronomical phenomena, providing endless opportunities for exploration and discovery.

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    Explore the key aspects of Earth's position in the universe, starting with the Solar System and extending to the Milky Way galaxy. Learn about the planets, the Sun, orbits, and rotations that shape our cosmic neighborhood.

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