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Properties of Earth

What is Earth’s Escape Velocity?
Outer Space | Properties of Earth

What is Earth’s Escape Velocity?

The escape velocity of Earth (11.186 km/s) is the speed at which a free object must travel to escape into space from the planet’s gravitational pull.

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Why Do We Have Seasons?
Outer Space | Properties of Earth

Why Do We Have Seasons?

Because the Earth is tilted on its axis, it’s why we have seasons. When Earth receives more sunlight on one side, it’s summer. And vice versa for winter.

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Earth Rotation: The Day-Night Boundary
Outer Space | Properties of Earth

Earth Rotation: The Day-Night Boundary

As the Earth spins, the sun always shines on one side which gives it sunlight. When you’re facing the sun, it’s daytime. But when you’re not, it’s night.

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