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Why is the temperature range of the earth different from other planets?
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∙ 11y ago
The temperature range on the Earth is much less than it would be without the oceans and the atmosphere. The oceans form a big thermal reservoir because they do not absorb the Sun's energy at the surface, but continuously down to a depth of several metres, so the temperature change is slow. This contrasts with the land areas which heat up much more quickly as soon as the Sun shines on them.
The atmosphere also plays a part because there is a very fine balance between the heat and light that get in, and the heat and light that are radiated out again into space. Without the atmosphere the temperature might be 100 degrees C in the day and minus 100 at night. So we rely on the atmosphere, with the correct balance of gases, to keep the temperature stable.
The balance depends on the right amount of greenhouse-effect, and if we change the balance by introducing more 'greenhouse gases' we will change the temperature. This is generally believed to be the case but there is a lot of argument about how much.
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How is Earth different from the other inner planets?
how is earth different from the othetr inner planets
Why are the temperature in each if the other terrestrial planets more extreme than the temperatures on earth?
No
How is the earth surface different from the other inner planets?
In a word : "water".
What make earth different from the other inner planets?
it makes it different becuz it is the only planet which has life!
Why do you weigh more on earth that other planets?
You don't, necessarily. On Jupiter you would weigh more than twice your weight on Earth. Your weight would be different on the different planets because the strength of gravity varies.
How is Earth different from the other inner planets?
how is earth different from the othetr inner planets
Why is the earth different from the other planets?
yes,it is
How is earth different from the outer planets?
Other planets do not have water nor life
Why doesn't earth's daily temperature vary as much as other planets?
It's because Earth has an atmosphere.
What qualities of earth are different from the other planets?
earth has air , water and life.
Which planet temperature is similar to Earth?
Mars is only about 100 degrees colder than the Earth, which makes it closer than any other planet. But there are NO other planets with a temperature "similar" to Earth's.
Why are the temperature in each if the other terrestrial planets more extreme than the temperatures on earth?
No
How are are they different?
Mercury,Venus ,Earth and Mars are rocky planets and are made of rocks. On the other hand Jupiter,Saturn,Uranus and Neptune are gaseos planets and made up of liquids.Planets also have temperature and size difference.
Is the rotational period of other planets the same as that of the earth?
No. They are all different
How is the earth surface different from the other inner planets?
In a word : "water".
Why would a can of soda weigh different in other planets?
The can of soda would weigh a different amount on other planets because they don't have the same amount of mass as earth does.
Why is earth the only with life?
It has different gravity and climate than other planets.
