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Why is the temperature on the surface of some planets higher than the temperature of the Earth's surface?
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∙ 13y ago
because earth is the only planet which has life on it and if it had the same amount of heat as the others it would be too hot and every living organism alive will die due to the amount of heat
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Which planets are hotter than the Earth?
All eight planets have a surface temperature, though it varies as the planets distance from the sun varies. Closer planets to the sun generally have a higher surface temperature, while further planets have a colder surface temperature.
Is the surface temperature of white dwarf stars higher or lower than red super giants?
Yes dwarf has higher temperature
Are the planets that have a higher density the Terrestrial planets or the Jovian planets?
The Terrestrial planets have a higher density. Their structure includes a large percentage of rock, while the Jovian planets are composed mostly of gas.
Which planet has the least gravitational attraction?
Mars, although Mercury is a very close second.Mercury is the smallest of the 8 major planets, and has the least mass. However, it is dense, and its smaller size means that it has slightly higher gravity *at its surface* than Mars does, even though Mars has about twice the mass of Mercury.Mars = 0.376 g (Earth gravity)Mercury = 0.38 g (Earth gravity)* Previously, Pluto had the smallest size and lowest surface gravity. But it is now classified with other dwarf planets and distant planetary bodies, which so far are all smaller than Mercury.
How does the angle of the sun as it hits earths surface effect the length of the shadows?
The lower the Sun is on the horizon, the longer the shadow that is cast, the higher the Sun is in the sky, the shorter the shadow.
Why is the surface temperature of Venus higher than the other surface temperatures of the inner planets?
The surface temperature of Venus is higher than the surface temperatures of the other inner planets because of its thick atmosphere.
Why is the surface temperature of Venus higher than the surface temperatures of the other inner?
The surface temperature of Venus is higher than the surface temperatures of the other inner planets because of its thick atmosphere.
Which planets are hotter than the Earth?
All eight planets have a surface temperature, though it varies as the planets distance from the sun varies. Closer planets to the sun generally have a higher surface temperature, while further planets have a colder surface temperature.
Why is the temperature higher in the inner planets than the outer planets?
Planets closer to the sun will receive more of the suns energy per unit of area on their surface than planets further from the sun, so will generally be hotter.
What happens to air pressure as you move higher above earths surface?
The air is thinner the higher you go.
How does the surface of an object affect its temperature?
Higher the surface area of an object, higher is its ability to radiate heat.
What process traps heat from the sun in the atmosphere of planets making their average surface temperature much higher?
The greenhouse effect traps heat from the Sun. Venus and Earth display good
What is a hollow or depression in earths surface wholly or partly surrounded by higher land?
A basin
Why is the temperature higher on these 4 inner planets than the 5 outer planets?
Because they 4 inner planets are nearer the Sun, which warms them with its heat.
How does the inner planets distance from the sun relate to the average surface temperature of the planet?
You might expect a planet to be hotter if it's nearer the Sun. This is true apart from Venus, which is the exception. Venus has a higher average surface temperature than Mercury. We believe this is because of the "greenhouse effect" of the atmosphere of Venus.
Is the surface temperature of white dwarfs higher or lower than red super giants?
Yes dwarf has higher temperature
Is the surface temperature of white dwarf stars higher or lower than red super giants?
Yes dwarf has higher temperature
