Planet, protoplanetary, Pluto.

The Universe is the largest body in the...well, the Universe. It never stops expanding.

The Universe is full of billions of galaxies, which range in shape and size. However, none are even close to being compared in size to the Universe.

The Milky Way Galaxy.

According to those who do not accept the IAU's judgement on such matters - and no one is required to - Pluto.

While Pluto was declared by the IAU to no longer be a planet, many disagreed. They had - and have - that right.

Jupiter... The storm can fit 2-3 earths inside.

uranus.

gas.

It is 'sun on your face' in all its boring and humble formalities.

The moon is exceptionally bright when it is in a "fuller" phase. In some instances, you can read by moonlight. The moon, however, only reflects light. The second brightest object in the night sky next to the moon is Venus. It, too, reflects light. Sirius, the Dog Star, is the brightest star in the night sky.

Pandora is a small moon of Saturn discovered by Voyager 1 in 1980. It is about 100 kilometres in diameter, without an atmosphere and nothing like the one depicted in the movie Avatar. That Pandora is a fictional lush, Earth-like moon of the fictional planet Polyphemus in the Alpha Centauri star system.

The Earth is a complex and interconnected system where changes in one system can have cascading effects on other systems. This interdependence among Earth's systems is known as Earth system interactions. Here are some examples of how changes in one system can affect others:

Climate Change: Changes in the Earth's climate system, such as global warming caused by increased greenhouse gas emissions, can impact various other systems. Rising temperatures can lead to the melting of glaciers and polar ice, contributing to sea-level rise and affecting coastal ecosystems and communities. Climate change can also alter weather patterns, leading to more intense storms, droughts, and heatwaves, which in turn affect agriculture, water availability, and human health.

Deforestation: Clearing large areas of forests affects multiple Earth systems. Trees play a crucial role in absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, so deforestation can lead to increased greenhouse gas concentrations, exacerbating climate change. It also impacts the water cycle by reducing transpiration and rainfall, and can lead to soil erosion, loss of biodiversity, and changes in local and regional climate patterns.

Ocean Acidification: The release of excess carbon dioxide into the atmosphere not only contributes to climate change but also results in the absorption of CO2 by the oceans. This causes ocean acidification, which negatively affects marine life, especially creatures with calcium carbonate shells, like corals and shellfish. This, in turn, impacts marine ecosystems, fisheries, and the livelihoods of people dependent on them.

Urbanization: Rapid urbanization can alter the land surface, increasing impervious surfaces like roads and buildings. This can disrupt the natural water cycle, leading to increased runoff, flooding, and reduced groundwater recharge. Urban heat islands can also form, where cities experience higher temperatures than surrounding rural areas, affecting weather patterns and energy use.

Pollution: Pollution from human activities, such as industrial emissions, agricultural runoff, and waste disposal, can have far-reaching impacts. Air pollution can harm human health, damage ecosystems, and contribute to climate change. Water pollution can contaminate drinking water sources and harm aquatic life. Soil pollution can affect agricultural productivity and ecosystem health.

Biodiversity Loss: The loss of biodiversity due to factors like habitat destruction, pollution, and climate change affects Earth's ecosystems. A decrease in biodiversity can disrupt ecosystem functioning and reduce resilience to environmental changes, leading to further imbalances in the interconnected systems.

These examples demonstrate how changes in one Earth system can create ripple effects across the entire planet. Understanding these interconnected relationships is crucial for effective environmental management and sustainability efforts. Addressing environmental challenges requires a holistic approach that considers the interactions between Earth's systems and seeks to promote balance and resilience in the face of changing conditions.

Believe it or not, days and years are based on those movements!
It takes the Earth 1 day to rotate around his own axis.


The Sidereal rotation period depends on the rotation of the Earth relative to the fixed distant stars (not the Sun) and is 0.99726968 days or 23 hours 56 minutes and 4.100 seconds.



It takes the Earth 1 year (365.25 days, ergo the leap year) to orbit around the sun.

Earth Science

When Earth was created, it was sucked into the Sun's gravitational field like the other 7 planets. That is why it revolves around the Sun.

about 4 000 000 miles p/h I thiknk I am nopt good with my maths sooo...

Hinduism in its present form is rooted on 10 philosophical schools and 2 unorganized philosophies namely

1.Sankhya school-

"consciousness, in an evolving primordial Matter, trying to achieve a higher equilibrium(satva) defying inertia ( tamas) by using active forces ( rajas)"

2.Yoga school,

A school emphasizing meditation closely based on Samkya ( in later stages) It concerned principally with the cultivation of the mind using meditation (dhyana) to further one's acquaintance with reality and finally achieve liberation.

3.Nyaya school or logics

It believed that obtaining valid knowledge was the only way to obtain release from suffering

4.Vaisheshika school:

school of atomism says universe is build by minute particles which is being controlled by universal consciousness

5.Mimamsa school, Emphasised on the ritualistic vedic tradition

6.Vedanta school, Emphasised on the philosophical vedic teachings, notabily monoism and non duality, the goal of Vedanta is a state of self-realization or cosmic consciousness

7.Buddhist school: (Shramana school) Emphasis on karma, liberation from suffering, Noble Eightfold Path and middle way.

8.Jainist school: (Shramana school) Every living soul as potentially divine. When the soul sheds its karmic bonds completely, it attains divine consciousness. It prescribes a path of non-violence to progress the soul to this ultimate goal.

9.Cārvāka school: Not believed in those which cannot be perceived.

10.Ajivaka school : believes in fate, which dictates one's life.

11(Folk hindu).Nature worship- saktiyism mother earth goddess, city goddess,snake worship (nagaradhana), mountain gods, kaavu.

12. Ancestor soul worship- (karanavar aatma).believes that a family is protected by ansistors.

All these were both atheistic and theistic (in context of belief in god) at some point or other in history.

Among this the 5 and 6 recognized Vedic authority. First 3 recognized Vedic authority partially (or from some point of time in history.). 7, 8 and 9 don't recognized Vedic authority.

Fusion of above philosophies and beliefs of the other indigenous people like ancestor worships and nature worships resulted in the three main Indian religions in its present form (Hinduism Buddhism and Jainism)

Olden times philosophies of India were broadly classified as Brahmanas ( or Brahmanae by Greeks) (of Vedic tribes) and shramanas or ( Sarmanae by Greeks) (7, 8 &9). Later, by name Smartist (Vedic) and shramanas (non Vedic).

Major characters of Hindu belief:

1. Pre Vedic (folk) - based on local believes

2. Vedic - Based on vedic belief

3. Shramana -based on nonvedic believes.

4. Smartist -based on vedanta,upanishad

5. Puranic- based on stories of puranas, ramayana, mahabharata, bhagavat gita.

6. Karmic -based on karma, duty,yoga etc

7. Bhakti - Based on practice of worship.

Yes there could be because anything is possible.

Sometimes, holy writ can answer questions of a scientific nature even outside the gambit of presently-known science. For instance, via holy writings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we are able to learn the following: that via other holy Christian writings as well as those gathered into 'The Bible', certain things can be made known to us:

... that God has created "worlds without number" ... and "the inhabitants thereof are as numberless as the sands upon the seashore" [Moses 1:28] ... 'and the inhabitants thereof, are begotten sons and daughters unto God', ... "But only an account of this earth, and the inhabitants thereof, give I unto you ... For behold there are many worlds ..." [Moses 1:35]

The planet that most resembles Earth in many factors is Mars. However, no planet most resembles the Earth in all factors.

Friction, fission, fuel, fossil fuels are just a few science words that begin with the letter F.

it is a planet and it has a similar shape like the rest of the planets.

It is because there is less gravitational force on the moon.

Yes, Earth does spin faster than Mercury.

For more details, visit this NASA site:


http:/www.nasa.gov/worldbook/mercury_worldbook.html

The earth does not rotate around the sun. The proper term is revolve and it takes a year because that is the definition on a year. It takes the Earth approximatley 365 days to make one trip around the sun.

Actually it takes 365 1/4 days a year to revolve around the sun. That is why we have leap years