Lecture 0 Flashcards

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How is the Earth protected from Solar Wind generated from the sun?

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Magnetic Field. The earth generates a magnetic field around itself. The solar winds juts slides of earth and evades it.

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What is the Green House Effect?

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Imagine a glasshouse in the middle of know where. The sun heat will go though the glass. As a result, the heat is trapped inside. This can help keep things warm regardless of the harsh conditions. This concept is related to the earth’s atmosphere 🌏

The greenhouse effect is the earth’s atmosphere trapping the suns heat within its atmosphere. This allows earth to be at the right temperature to support life.

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What is perihelion ?

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Perihelion is the point in a planet’s elliptical orbit where it is closest to the Sun.

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What is Aphelion?

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Aphelion is the point in a planet’s elliptical orbit where it is farthest from the Sun.

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