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Around what does earth revolve

The Sun

What is left behind after a star with four or more stellar masses has died

A black hole.

If Earth didn't rotate what would be one major obstacle life would have to overcome

The Earth would be very hot on the sunny side and very cold on the night side. nothig

What are the names of the two main types of wetlands
  1. marshes
  2. swamps
Do the gradient levels and the sediment load increase or decrease as the river ages

As a river gets older sediment load decreases due to the age of the river and erosion

Why is it difficult to find evidence of life on other planets

becasue,we dont have the technology to reach other galaxies. also we cant determine if there is or not.

What two characteristics of earth allow liquid water to exist

-Gravity (so it doesnt float away)

-Temp (not too hot or cold)

How do wetlands affect water quality in an area

The grasses and other plants in a wetland act as a filter for the water, removing contaminants, cleaning up the water. The soil holding the plants acts like a sponge, sops up pollutants.

What steps of water cycle cause rainy weather conditions

the clouds

What temperatures would you expect in the mesosphere

Which mesosphere? The one for the Earth's atmosphere or for the inside? Well, I'll talk about inside. Extremely hot temperatures (since it is the middle of the Earth's inside) so about a few thousand celsius. The mesosphere in the atmosphere is very cold with temperatures as low as -90 degrees celsius.

What type of clothing would you need to wear if you could visit the meosospher

anything to keep you warm

What is the big bang and what evidence is used to support it

Evidence is not used to support theory.

Theory is used to explain evidence, and to predict where and how new evidence may be found.

When new evidence is found that theory can't explain, the prevailing theory is modified or discarded.

When Earth is closest to the sun the northern hemisphere is in winter Given the effects of precession will this still be the case in 13000 years
How do water molecules in the solid phase compare with water molecules in the gaseous phase

The shape, size, and mass of water molecules do not change between the solid and gas phases.

What are the characteristics of this layer that make it the ideal layer for the Concorde to travel

I have no idea

What is the name of the star that is the closest to OUR solar system

After our own Sun, the closest star is called Proxima Centauri.

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