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Is the moon a terrestrial planet?
No. The moon is not a planet; it is a moon. If it had its own orbit around the sun it would be considered a terrestrial planet.
Does the greenhouse effect occur on the moon or the earth?
The greenhouse effect comes about when greenhouse gases in the atmosphere capture heat rising from the surface of the planet. As the moon has no atmosphere, it could not have a greenhouse effect. So the answer is: The earth.
What planet has a moon that exhibits retrograde motion?
Neptune has a moon named Triton that exhibits retrograde motion. Retrograde motion is when a moon orbits its planet in the opposite direction of the planet's rotation.
What is anther name for moon soil?
Another name for moon soil is lunar regolith. It consists of a mixture of fine dust, soil, and rocky debris found on the surface of the Moon.
Does moon has its own orbit?
The moon does has its own orbit around this planet, believe it or not. The moon does have its own gravitational pull strong enough so it won't go crashing into the Earth , yet not that strong to break out of Earth's gravitational reach to the moon.
What describes atmosphere?
A mixture of gases that surrounds a planet or moon
What is the mixture of gases that surrounds a planet or moon called?
The mixture of gases that surrounds a planet or moon is called an atmosphere. It is composed of different gases like nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and trace amounts of other elements. The atmosphere plays a crucial role in regulating temperature and protecting the planet from harmful solar radiation.
What name is given to a layer of gases that covers a planet star or moon?
The name given to a layer of gases that covers a planet, star, or moon is called an atmosphere. It plays a crucial role in regulating temperature, protecting from harmful radiation, and sustaining life through the presence of gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide.
What describes an atmosphere?
An atmosphere is a layer of gases surrounding a planet or other celestial body. It plays a critical role in supporting life by regulating temperature, protecting from solar radiation, and facilitating weather patterns. Earth's atmosphere is primarily composed of nitrogen, oxygen, and trace gases like carbon dioxide.
Why do you need greenhouses?
Greenhouse gases are needed to keep the planet warm. If it was not for greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, the earth would be like the moon, warm during the day and frozen at night.
What planet is closer to the moon?
Earth is the closest planet the moon, as it is our planet's moon and orbits Earth.
What planets are surrounding earth?
There are no known planets that orbit Earth. Earth is the third planet from the Sun in our solar system and is not part of a multi-planet system like some other celestial bodies.
Which planet does the moon Ariel orbit?
Ariel is a moon of the planet Uranus.
Is a moon larger than a planet?
No. The moon orbits the planet which means the planet is larger than the moon.
Is the moon an outer planet or inner planet?
The moon is not classified as a planet at all. It is a natural satellite of Earth.
Where is the moon in the solar system?
ABOUT 40,000 km from the Earthit surrounds the earth.
Is the atmosphere often referred to as air?
An atmosphere is a sort of shell of gases surrounding a planet or a moon. In Earth's case, we call these gases air. So you could say that the atmosphere is made of air.
