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Earth in Space
Earth Facts
15
Science
6th Grade
03/11/2013

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What is Earth's diameter?
Definition
12,756 KM
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What is Earth's distance from the Sun?
Definition
149,600,000 KM
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What is Earth's composition?
Definition
rocky
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What is Earth's inclination on its axis?
Definition
23.5 degrees
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Is Earth an inner or outer planet?
Definition
inner planet
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What is Earth's mass?
Definition
5.98 X 1024 KG
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What is Earth's rotation speed?
Definition
23.93 hours
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What is Earth's revolution speed?
Definition
365.26 days
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What is Earth's surface terrain?
Definition
Mountainous with hills, plains and large bodies of water
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What is Earth's atmosphere?
Definition
Earth has 5 layers of atmosphere. The lowest is the troposphere, which is the layer that provides most of our weather. It contains about four-fifths of the Earth's air, but extends only to a height of about 11 miles (17 kilometers) at the Equator and somewhat less at the Poles.
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How is Earth unique from all other planets?
Definition
Earth is the only planet known to be able to sustain life.
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How old is Earth?
Definition
4.54 billion years old
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Where is the hottest spot on Earth?
Definition
El Azizia, Libya, where the record high temperature hit 136 degrees Fahrenheit
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What is the coldest spot on Earth?
Definition
Antarctica, the lowest temperature ever recorded is minus 128.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Why does Earth have a magnetic field?
Definition
Earth has a magnetic field because of the ocean of hot, liquid metal that sloshes around its solid iron core. This flow of liquid creates electric currents, which, in turn, generate the magnetic field.
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