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Earth
All about the planet Earth
Question | Answer |
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In what position is the Earth from the sun? | 3rd |
The Earth is the _________ biggest planet. | 5th |
The size of the Earth is ______ the size of the tip of a ball point pen. | 1/4 |
What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered with water? | 71% |
The oceans hold what percentage of all Earth's water? | 96.5% |
How many active volcanoes does the Earth have? | 1,500 |
How high above sea level does the Earth's atmosphere extend? | 6,200 miles |
Earth's lower atmosphere is _______% nitrogen and ______ % oxygen | 78% ; 21% |
What is the average temperature on Earth? | 59ºF |
What was the highest recorded temperature on Earth? | 159ºF |
What was the lowest recorded temperature on Earth? | -128ºF |
How many moons does the Earth have? | one |
How many days does it take for the Earth to revolve around the sun? | 365 days |
How long does it take for the Earth to make one rotation? | 24 hours |
How many minutes cause an extra day in February causing a leap year every 4 years? | 4 |