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Why do Earth's continents change shape and move around the planet?
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∙ 11y ago
because of the position of the moon as it moves around the earth
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How many continents are there on planet?
On plant Earth, there are 7 major continents.
How do the continents of Venus differ from Earth's continents?
Venus doesn't have continents. No other planet we've found yet does. Only Earth does.
Are the present continents a permanent feature on your planet?
No, they are moving and changing. But they do that very slowly, so we don't see much change even if we live to be 100.
What planet has mountains valleys plains and continents but no water?
Venus
How did earths atsmophere change during the precambrian time?
It changed from a reducing atmosphere containing no free oxygen to an atmosphere containing oxygen. The evolution of life on Earth "terraformed" the planet.
Which planet is most like Earth in diameter and mass?
Venus is closest to the Earths size and mass - often referred to as Earths sister or twin planet. Venus' Mass is around 82% of Earths, while its diameter is a little smaller than Earths at around 95% of Earths.
Which planet is most like earth in size and mass?
Venus is closest to the Earths size and mass - often referred to as Earths sister or twin planet. Venus' Mass is around 82% of Earths, while its diameter is a little smaller than Earths at around 95% of Earths diameter.
Which other planet in the solar system closest in size to the earth?
Venus is closest to the Earths size and mass - often referred to as Earths sister or twin planet. Venus' Mass is around 82% of Earths, while its diameter is a little smaller than Earths at around 95% of Earths diameter.
How big around is the planet earth?
Earths diameter at the equator is around 40,074 km
Is planet Venus smaller or bigger?
... than Earth. Smaller. Venus' Mass is around 82% of Earths, while its diameter is a little smaller than Earths at around 95% of Earths diameter.
Which planet in the Milky Way Galaxy is similar to the planet Earths size?
Venus is closest to earths planet size.
Which planet most like earth in size and mass?
Venus is closest to the Earth in size and mass. Its diameter is around 95% of Earths, while its mass is around 81.5% of Earths.
Do all planets go around the star?
Every planet in the universe rotates around a star. The Earths star is the sun, so it's the same for every planet.
Is mercury earth's sister or brother planet?
Mercury is earths brother planet because Venus is earths sister planet.
What is by the rotation and revolution of the planet?
the earths rotation around the sun is 365 days . hope this helps (:
What is a globe of seven continents of the world?
A globe is a model figure of Earth. It is located on a device that holds the Earth in place and allows you to spin the planet around. The seven continents are just the seven major land pieces on the planet.
How did people views of earths as a planet change during the renaissance?
Before the Renaissance, people believed the planets and the sun revolved around the Earth. During the Renaissance, Copernicus discovered and that the Earth and the planets revolved around the sun.
