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Planet Earth maintains liquid water primarily due to its optimal distance from the Sun, known as the "Goldilocks Zone," where temperatures are just right for water to exist in liquid form. Additionally, Earth's atmosphere plays a crucial role by trapping heat through the greenhouse effect, helping to regulate surface temperatures. The planet's internal heat, generated by radioactive decay and residual heat from its formation, also contributes to maintaining suitable conditions for liquid water. Together, these factors create a stable environment that allows liquid water to persist on the surface.
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Is there a planet called the goldilocks?
no, goldilocks is a zone around a star where a planet with appropriate atmospheric pressure can maintain the liquid water on its surface
What planet has liquid water at its surface and has enoughgravity to hold onto gases?
Earth is the only one we know of so far :)
Is the sun a source of energy?
Yes, the sun is a massive source of energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation. It generates this energy through nuclear fusion within its core, which produces light and heat that sustains life on Earth.
What difference of a star and a planet?
A star is a luminous ball of plasma held together by its own gravity and produce energy through thermonuclear fusion. A planet is a body orbiting a star massive enough to be rounded by its own gravity but not massive enough to conduct fusion.
Imagine a planet with no magnetic field. Such a planet probably does not have a .?
liquid core
How the energy form by?
an gaseous and liquid part of a planet
How is the planet earth compare to the others?
Earth is the third planet in our solar system. Of all 8 planets, earth is the most unique in that it is the only planet with liquid water and the only known planet currently sustaining life. It is the largest planet before the asteroid belt and its atmosphere is a perfect enough distance away to maintain a liveable temperatures. Did you know that Saturn's moon, Titan, is the only known moon and planet-like body with liquid water? ~Apple Juice
Is there a planet called the goldilocks?
no, goldilocks is a zone around a star where a planet with appropriate atmospheric pressure can maintain the liquid water on its surface
What planet has liquid water at its surface and has enoughgravity to hold onto gases?
Earth is the only one we know of so far :)
What causes a planet to become a star?
A planet cannot become a star. A star is an object that is massive enough to release energy via nuclear fusion. A planet is much less massive.
Is there enough energy produced by solar power to supply peoples household needs?
Yes there is plenty of solar energy for every house on the planet.
What planet is known as the liquid planet?
Liquidifi
What defines the habitable zone?
The habitable zone is defined as the region in a star centered orbit where an Earth like planet can maintain liquid water on its surface.
Why do planets develop rings?
Some of the gases are left in the gravitational pull but do not have enough energy to pull them in to the planet so they form rings of matter revolving around the planet.
Is the sun a source of energy?
Yes, the sun is a massive source of energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation. It generates this energy through nuclear fusion within its core, which produces light and heat that sustains life on Earth.
Why doesn't weather occur on asteroids?
For an object such as a planet or moon to have weather, it must have an atmosphere. Asteroids do not have strong enough gravity to maintain an atmosphere.
What planet has liquid water on the surface of only one planet?
The question seems poorly worded, but Earth is the planet with liquid water on its surface.
