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it is called its atmosphere.

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What is the gaseous area surrounding a planet or other body called?

atmosphere


What the gaseous area surrounding a planet?

... It's atmosphere


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Not only the city but the area surrounding it is called what?

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Why are stars hotter than the surrounding area?

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What is an area of gas on the sun that is cooler than other surrounding gases called?

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What is created when a meteorite hits a planet?

When a meteorite hits a planet, it can create a crater, eject debris into the surrounding area, and potentially cause seismic activity. Additionally, the impact can generate heat that can melt surrounding rock and create impact melt rocks.


What is the function of a guard?

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Why do gaseous planets have moons?

They are larger, have more mass and are further from the sun, meaning that the suns gravitational influence is less dominant, so that the planet may 'catch' more moons. There are or were also more objects to catch in their area.


Why does a terran have a different geologic history from that of the surrounding area?

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What is a dark area on the surface of the sun that is cooler than the surrounding area?

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