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How does the absence of an atmosphere affect the Moon's surface temperature?
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∙ 13y ago
Well, atmospheres help absorb heat, so it traps in heat from the sun to make it warmer, so the absence of an atmosphere on the moon affects it by making it cooler because without an atmosphere, there is no way to trap in and keep heat.
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∙ 13y ago
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Does the distance from the sun affect the earth's temperature?
Because of the Earths atmosphere, the distance from the Sun, does not affect the temperature on the surface of the Earth. In the northern hemisphere, we are closer to the Sun in winter and the furthest away in summer.
What planet has the hottest atmosphere?
Venus has a runaway greenhouse affect because its atmosphere is extremely thick, and therefore retains heat well. The average temperature on the surface is about 460 degrees Celsius.
Why do asteroids affect the surface of the Earth and the Moon differently?
That has to do with gravity and Earth's atmosphere.
How does a star's temperature affect its absolute magnitude?
The absolute magnitude of a start will increase both:* If its surface temperature increases, and * If its diameter increases.
How does the atmosphere affect the sun?
The atmosphere does not affect the sun. If anything the sun affects the atmosphere.
How does the angle of the light affect the temperature of a surface?
How does the angle of light affect the temperature of a surface?
Does the distance from the sun affect the earth's temperature?
Because of the Earths atmosphere, the distance from the Sun, does not affect the temperature on the surface of the Earth. In the northern hemisphere, we are closer to the Sun in winter and the furthest away in summer.
How can an atmosphere affect the temperature of the planet surface?
The atmosphere moderates temperature changes, keeping the surface warm at night and cool in the day. Without an atmosphere on Earth the temperature would probably go from about +100 degrees to -100 degrees every 24 hours. The atmosphere keeps it nicely within a range of ten degrees usually. Carbon dioxide allows radiant heat through to the Earth's surface but blocks heat being radiated away from the surface which is at a relatively low temperature. So it produces a 'greenhouse' effect which raises the surface temperature, but only by a little at present. On Venus, which has a 95% carbon dioxide atmosphere, the greenhouse effect has made the surface temperature 400-500 degrees C.
What planet has the highest average surface temperature and why?
Venus, because of its atmosphere. The greenhouse affect keeps the atmosphere from letting certain gases out so it just gets hotter and the atmosphere just gets thicker.
How can the atmosphere affect the temperature of a planet?
The atmosphere moderates temperature changes, keeping the surface warm at night and cool in the day. Without an atmosphere on Earth the temperature would probably go from about +100 degrees to -100 degrees every 24 hours. The atmosphere keeps it nicely within a range of ten degrees usually. Carbon dioxide allows radiant heat through to the Earth's surface but blocks heat being radiated away from the surface which is at a relatively low temperature. So it produces a 'greenhouse' effect which raises the surface temperature, but only by a little at present. On Venus, which has a 95% carbon dioxide atmosphere, the greenhouse effect has made the surface temperature 400-500 degrees C.
How can the hydrosphere affect the atmoshere?
The most major affect the hydrosphere has on the atmosphere would be evaporation. As water transfers between the two, it evaporates at a rate equivalent to the surface temperature of the area. As you reach the equator, the surface temperature rises, which causes more water to evaporate at the hydrosphere.
What planet has the hottest atmosphere?
Venus has a runaway greenhouse affect because its atmosphere is extremely thick, and therefore retains heat well. The average temperature on the surface is about 460 degrees Celsius.
How does temperature affect surface tension?
As the temperature rises, surface tension decreases.
Does the temperature of the atmosphere affect the position of your shadow and why?
no, not at all
Does temperature affect air pressure?
In the atmosphere increasing the temperature the pressure decrease.
What factors affect the spread of corrosion?
Examples: temperature, material stress, surface deffects in materials, humidity, type of atmosphere, type of alloy, unprotected surfaces.
How does greenhouseeffect affect the air?
Increasing the temperature of the earth atmosphere.
