Planets
how many planets are there?
there are 8 planets
what is a tsunami?
A tsunami is a series of extremely long waves caused by a large and sudden displacement of the ocean, usually the result of an earthquake below or near the ocean floor.
what is the fastest land animal?
cheetah
what is a planet?
a relatively large spherical body that orbits a star.
what is a lunar eclipse?
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon
what is the biggest gas planet?
Jupiter
how are tsunamis formed?
Tsunamis are formed by large and sudden displacements of water, most commonly caused by earthquakes beneath or near the ocean floor
what is the fastest sea animal?
black marlin
what is rotation?
the spin of a body on its axis.
what is a solar eclipse?
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, blocking the Sun's light and casting a shadow on Earth
what is the first planet called.
earth
true or false: tsunamis are dangrous
true
How many bones are in the human body?
206
what is unconformity?
a break in the geologic record created when rock layers are eroded or sediment is not deposited for a long period of time.
how many elements are there on the periodic table?
118
which planet has the slowest day?
Venus.
how do you know if a tsunami is coming?
A long earthquake lasting 20-seconds or more. A very strong earthquake that knocks you off your feet. A rapid, unusual rise or fall in the water level.
what is the most abundant gas in the earths atmosphere?
nitrogen
a mass of material deposited in a triangular or fan shape at the mouth of a river or stream
what is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Dimonds
what are the rings made out of on the outer planets
ice and rock
what is almost the same speed as a tsunami
A jet.
what is the center of an atom called?
the nucleus
what is "energy budget?"
the net flow of energy into and out our solar system
how fast does light travel?
186,000 miles per second