Planetary Bodies Moon The Moon is the only natural satellite of Earth and the fifth-largest moon in the solar system. It is believed to have formed after a Mars-sized body collided with Earth. It orbits Earth at a distance of approximately 239,000 miles (385,000 km). The Moon has a rocky, solid surface marked with craters […]
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Planet Distance from Sun (Million of km) Orbital Velocity (km per second) Period of Revolution Mercury 58 48 88 days Venus 108 35 225 days Earth 150 30 1 year Mars 228 24 2 years Jupiter 778 13 12 years Saturn 1429 10 29 years Uranus 2875 7 84 years Neptune 4504 6 165 years
• The Sun can be considered the heart of our solar system. It is the largest object in the solar system, making up 99.8% of its mass.• The Sun’s surface temperature is about 6000°C, increasing to approximately 20 million °C in its interior.• Its surface is composed of fiery gases that leap in whirls of
In our solar system, Earth is the third planet from the Sun and the only one known to harbor life. Radiometric dating, a method used to determine the age of rocks or carbon, suggests that Earth was formed approximately 4.5 billion years ago. Earth’s gravity interacts continuously with celestial bodies, particularly the Sun and the
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Endogenetic Force Endogenetic Force refers to the force generated from the Earth’s interior. It is responsible for the formation of various landforms through internal movements, and hence, it is also known as ‘constructive movement.’ These forces create landforms on the Earth’s surface, which are then transformed into flat plains by external forces, earning them the
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The Himalayas represent one of Earth’s most complex mountain systems, formed through tectonic collision between Indian and Eurasian plates. This massive folded mountain chain spans 2,500 km and consists of three main divisions: Greater Himalayas (highest peaks), Lesser Himalayas (medium height ranges), and Outer Himalayas (Shivalik foothills). The structure includes five major tectonic zones from the Indus-Tsangpo Suture Zone in the north to the Sub-Himalayas in the south, each characterized by distinct geological formations and thrust systems.
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Planets are solid celestial bodies orbiting the Sun in elliptical orbits. They reflect sunlight but do not emit their own light. Our Solar System includes eight major planets classified as terrestrial (rocky) and Jovian (gaseous) planets, each with unique features and characteristics.