Lecture 0 Flashcards
How is the Earth protected from Solar Wind generated from the sun?
Magnetic Field. The earth generates a magnetic field around itself. The solar winds juts slides of earth and evades it.
What is the Green House Effect?
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.
What is perihelion ?
Perihelion is the point in a planet’s elliptical orbit where it is closest to the Sun.
What is Aphelion?
Aphelion is the point in a planet’s elliptical orbit where it is farthest from the Sun.