#earth

The atmosphere is the thin layer of gases that surrounds the Earth and plays a vital role in supporting life. It provides many essential functions...    Read more

The most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere is nitrogen, which makes up about 78% of the total volume. Oxygen is the second most abundant gas, making...    Read more

The ocean plays a critical role in regulating the Earth's climate. It acts as a massive heat sink, absorbing and storing large amounts of heat from...    Read more

The highest temperature ever recorded on Earth was 134 degrees Fahrenheit (56.7 degrees Celsius), which was measured on July 10, 1913, at Furnace...    Read more

The most common mineral on Earth is silicate minerals, which make up over 90% of the Earth's crust. These minerals are made up of silicon and oxygen,...    Read more

Geologists study the Earth's layers and structures through various methods that involve both direct and indirect observations. Some of the techniques...    Read more

The most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere is nitrogen. It makes up about 78% of the total volume of the atmosphere. Oxygen is the second most...    Read more

The sun plays a crucial role in Earth's climate by providing the energy that drives weather patterns and long-term climate changes. The sun's energy,...    Read more

Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on the Earth's oceans. The gravitational pull of the moon is stronger because it...    Read more

Seasons are a result of the Earth's revolution around the Sun and its axial tilt. The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of approximately 23.5...    Read more