#earth

ac_unit  What causes the change of seasons on Earth?

The Earth experiences seasonal changes because its axis is tilted relative to the plane of its orbit around the sun. This means that different parts...    Read more

wb_sunny  How does the sun's distance from Earth vary throughout the year?

The sun is the closest star to Earth, and its distance from us varies over the course of a year due to Earth's elliptical orbit around the sun....    Read more

satellite  How are satellites launched and placed into orbit around the Earth?

Satellites are essential to modern life, from communication to navigation to weather forecasting. But how are these orbiting devices launched and...    Read more

terrain  How does the Earth's geology work?

Geology is the study of the Earth's structure, composition, and physical processes. The Earth's geology is constantly changing due to a variety of...    Read more

language  How do geologists use geophysics to study the Earth?

Geophysics is the application of physics principles and techniques to study the Earth's structure, composition, and processes. Geophysicists use a...    Read more

waves  How does the moon affect tides on Earth?

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

layers  How do geologists study the Earth's layers and structures?

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

terrain  How do the different types of chemical reactions contribute to the Earth's geological processes?

Chemical reactions play an important role in shaping the Earth's geological processes. There are several types of chemical reactions, including...    Read more

cloud  What is the most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere?

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

contact_support  Which animal has the largest population on Earth?

The animal with the largest population on Earth is the domestic chicken, with an estimated population of over 25 billion. Domestic chickens are the...    Read more