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Earth's surface is free to radiate heat into space. The interior is not. The interior does transfer heat the the surface, but rather slowly. It is hot due to residual heat from Earth's formation and from the heat generated by the decay of radioactive elements.
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How much more is Earths surface of gravity than the Moon's?
Earths surface of gravity is 4.6m/s2 more than moons.
Which is hotter the sun or the earths crust?
The Suns surface is about 6,000K much hotter than the Earths crust. The hottest lava can get at the surface is about 1,400K
Why is the Earth's surface warmer than the surface of other planets like Mars?
The Earth's atmosphere traps heat.
Is Betelgeuse warmer than the sun?
No. While Betelgeuse is larger and brighter than the sun, it actually has a lower surface temperature.
What would happen if carbon dioxide methane and water vapor were not in the atmosphere?
The Earths surface would be much colder than it is.
Why earths interior is warmer than earths surface?
Earth's surface is free to radiate heat into space. The interior is not. The interior does transfer heat the the surface, but rather slowly. It is hot due to residual heat from Earth's formation and from the heat generated by the decay of radioactive elements.
What does the absorption of thermal energy from the ground do to earths surface?
The absorption of thermal energy from the ground heats the lower atmosphere and keeps Earth's surface much warmer than it would if there were no atmosphere. :)
Is Antarctica warmer on the inside or outside?
Antarctica's beaches are warmer than the interior of the continent.
How much more is Earths surface of gravity than the Moon's?
Earths surface of gravity is 4.6m/s2 more than moons.
Why are there are almost no extrusive ultra basic rocks in earths crust?
There are almost no extrusive rocks on the earths surface because they are all under the earths surface. They are mainly lower than the earths surface.
What is localized convective lifting?
When warmer air rises so when a localized surface is warmer than its surroundings, the air above that surface is warmer and will also rise. This also makes clouds.
Which is hotter the sun or the earths crust?
The Suns surface is about 6,000K much hotter than the Earths crust. The hottest lava can get at the surface is about 1,400K
How much of the earths surface is frozen?
Less than 5%.
Why is the surface of earth so much warmer than the surface of mars?
Because it's closer to the sun.
Do the interior and the coasts of Antarctica usually have about the same temperatures?
No. Antarctica is the size of USA and Mexico, combined. The coastal areas are generally warmer than the interior.
Why are there almost no extrusive ultra-basic rocks in earths crust?
There are almost no extrusive rocks on the earths surface because they are all under the earths surface. They are mainly lower than the earths surface.
Why is the Earth's surface warmer than the surface of other planets like Mars?
The Earth's atmosphere traps heat.
