79 Best Earth Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

Which is the nearest planet from the Earth?

John Adney
Answered: Jun 10, 2017

The answer is mecury but venus is the hottest right?

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How old is the Earth?

K.Paul
Answered: Dec 14, 2017

Trying to figure out how old planets are is a very tricky science. The planets formed billions of years ago so it is difficult to appropriately estimate how old planets are, but scientists have...Read More

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What is the age of the earth? How old is the earth?

Sophia Lee Ryan
Answered: Oct 30, 2017

It is worthy to note that nobody can determine the exact age of Earth because the oldest rocks in Earth have already been destroyed through the process of plate tectonics. However, if we are...Read More

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How did life evolve on earth?

Carice Snow, Motivator
Answered: Nov 23, 2018

This is not the sort of question to put here, where you will get a one paragraph answer. You need a book or at least a long article to describe the process whereby the Earth spawned life around a...Read More

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Is plastic usage responsible for Global Warming? If yes, is there any substitute for plastic yet?

Robert Hazlewood, Senior Executive
Answered: Jul 29, 2019

Plastic waste contributes to Global Warming. Global Warming on plastic bottles should account for the amount of carbon dioxide that is released into the atmosphere. So many plastic bottles end up...Read More

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What is the difference between Earth and Jupiter?

J. Pollock, Science Professor
Answered: Jul 17, 2019

Earth and Jupiter are two out of eight planets that make up the solar system. Both, together with other planets, move around the sun. However, let's take a look at the many differences between...Read More

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What is the difference between Hoodoo and Voodoo?

E. Austin
Answered: May 29, 2019

Hoodoo and Voodoo are among the most practiced religions on earth. The two religions share similar roots and elements in Africa and most of African's traditions are shared including the ways they...Read More

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What shows the landforms, or the shapes that make up the earths surface?

Adam O' Brien
Answered: Sep 01, 2017

A map of the tectonic plates would be helpful to see the land masses that form the earth’s surface. The tectonic plates are the things that move the land masses. When one rubs up against...Read More

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What is the chemical reaction of oxygen with other substances called?

Wbrooks
Answered: Apr 26, 2024

Oxidation

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How long can Earth support life in the future?

Robert Hazlewood, Senior Executive
Answered: Jul 29, 2019

The biological and geological forthcoming of the Earth's life expectancy can be estimated based upon the effects of several long-term influences. These include the chemistry of the Earth's...Read More

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What steps can we take to reduce pollution from Earth?

Robert Hazlewood, Senior Executive
Answered: Jul 29, 2019

Industrial manufacturing practices are the primary reason the earth’s air is polluted. You can take action by minimizing the use of your car. Carpooling with neighbors or signing up for a...Read More

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How do we know Earths age?

Mia Thomson
Answered: Aug 24, 2017

Back when different theories were presented, the Earth’s age was different due to varying opinions of different people – readers of the Bible calculated Earth’s age by counting...Read More

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What is the difference between WGS84 and ETRS89?

J. Alva
Answered: Jul 28, 2020

WGS84 and ETRS89 are the two most significant developments in the last couple of decades for the development and maintenance of establishing mapping parameters. There is both a reference system...Read More

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What is the difference between Penumbra and Umbra?

Barry Mclean, Sales Manager
Answered: May 01, 2020

Penumbra and umbra are two terms used to describe certain regions of shadow or eclipse. Penumbra refers to a partially shaded area that is formed around the edges of an eclipse or a shadow. When...Read More

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What is the difference between Asteroid and Meteor?

C. Marcus, Content Developer
Answered: Jun 11, 2020

An asteroid is a body that looks relatively small, rocky, and inactive, that orbits the sun. Meanwhile, a meteor refers to a light phenomenon that occurs when a particle from a meteorite...Read More

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