10 Questions
What percentage of the Earth's surface is 'earth' or 'land'?
29%
How long will a day on Earth be in a few million years?
27hrs
What is the temperature difference between the Earth's core and the surface of the sun?
7,500 C hotter than the sun
What is unique about Earth's name?
It is the only planet not named after a mythical god
Where are 75% of the world's active and dormant volcanoes found?
Along the Pacific Ring of Fire
Approximately how many volcanoes are actively erupting on any given day?
10-20
What is the primary composition of the Earth's atmosphere?
Nitrogen 77%, Oxygen 21%
What is the highest recorded temperature on Earth?
136 o F or 57.8 o C in El Azizia, Libya
What is the average distance between the Earth and the Moon?
384,400 km
What is the lowest recorded temperature on Earth?
-128.5 o F or -89.17 o C in Vostok, Antarctica
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