100 Facts About the Earthhttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/100-facts-about-the-earth--6729074enHistoryCopyright Soundvillehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/31fb7f61f18d514bf5a7f8417ee7ddf8.jpg100 Facts About the Earthhttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/100-facts-about-the-earth--6729074Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:45:21 +0000SoundvilleSoundvillefeeds@spreaker.com100 Facts About the EarthfalseepisodicThe Earth's oceans are interconnected and form a continuous body of water and morehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-oceans-are-interconnected-and-form-a-continuous-body-of-water-and-more--6799130399cb5f5a-66a7-45bf-9806-7c71e877be47Thu, 02 Oct 2025 19:53:59 +0000Soundville1505false123fullThe Earth's atmosphere extends up to about 10,000 kilometers (6,200 miles) above the planet's surface and morehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-atmosphere-extends-up-to-about-10-000-kilometers-6-200-miles-above-the-planet-s-surface-and-more--67945207bdafd7a1-cda7-4500-993c-3c5a133026e1Mon, 29 Sep 2025 21:45:58 +0000Soundville1111false122fullEarth's magnetic field protects the planet from solar wind and cosmic radiation and morehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/earth-s-magnetic-field-protects-the-planet-from-solar-wind-and-cosmic-radiation-and-more--67944705fb349ec6-108c-411d-955b-8a2b27d5a274Mon, 29 Sep 2025 20:51:47 +0000Soundville858false121fullThe Earth has a natural cycle of ice ages and warmer periods and morehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-has-a-natural-cycle-of-ice-ages-and-warmer-periods-and-more--67925321dfd4fe26-975e-4e97-804f-baf1db4ce91cSat, 27 Sep 2025 20:40:01 +0000Soundville989false120fullThe Earth is part of the Solar System, which includes the Sun, eight planets, and their moons and morehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-is-part-of-the-solar-system-which-includes-the-sun-eight-planets-and-their-moons-and-more--67924895e1b3cd0c-cf79-4671-9b0e-28aaf10af3b7Sat, 27 Sep 2025 19:50:59 +0000Soundville896false119fullThe Earth's surface is constantly being reshaped by natural processes such as erosion, volcanism, and plate tectonics and morehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-surface-is-constantly-being-reshaped-by-natural-processes-such-as-erosion-volcanism-and-plate-tectonics-and-more--679143731e75dd6b-46c3-4d81-92fc-4c594744982aFri, 26 Sep 2025 20:44:43 +0000Soundville1006false118fullThe deepest point on Earth's land surface is the Mariana Trench and morehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-deepest-point-on-earth-s-land-surface-is-the-mariana-trench-and-more--67913771f06b47ec-5889-4127-bacf-133ebff8f40fFri, 26 Sep 2025 19:49:11 +0000Soundville1229false117fullThe Earth's atmosphere scatters sunlight, creating the blue sky and more.mp3https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-atmosphere-scatters-sunlight-creating-the-blue-sky-and-more-mp3--6790128939fa5374-9ec6-476f-9e1e-76627d630e94Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:06:56 +0000Soundville902false116fullThe Earth has an oblate spheroid shape and more.mp3https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-has-an-oblate-spheroid-shape-and-more-mp3--679005908257b8db-54f8-4ccc-8c58-2eca8997464eThu, 25 Sep 2025 19:12:50 +0000Soundville919false115fullEarth has been struck by numerous meteorites and asteroids throughout its history and morehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/earth-has-been-struck-by-numerous-meteorites-and-asteroids-throughout-its-history-and-more--67882107c5947675-8b83-485b-9881-9339c7bea66fWed, 24 Sep 2025 21:02:03 +0000Soundville1013false114fullThe largest canyon on Earth is the Grand Canyon in the USA and morehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-largest-canyon-on-earth-is-the-grand-canyon-in-the-usa-and-more--678813199a54880d-efa2-43e6-84d9-f2b7387b2fa5Wed, 24 Sep 2025 20:10:45 +0000Soundville912false113fullThe Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which affects the direction of wind and ocean currents and morehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-rotation-causes-the-coriolis-effect-which-affects-the-direction-of-wind-and-ocean-currents-and-more--6787075873e519de-9a9c-486e-af1f-e5d7843f5785Tue, 23 Sep 2025 21:12:00 +0000Soundville917false112fullA year on Earth is about 325 days, which is why we have a leap year every four years and morehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-year-on-earth-is-about-325-days-which-is-why-we-have-a-leap-year-every-four-years-and-more--678699052693e42e-1345-4c2d-bb69-334a225c2364Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:17:53 +0000Soundville917false111fullEarth’s oceans contain about 97 of the planet's water and more.mp3https://www.spreaker.com/episode/earth-s-oceans-contain-about-97-of-the-planet-s-water-and-more-mp3--678334573650cd46-46e4-45c2-b553-9b750e472506Sat, 20 Sep 2025 20:32:30 +0000Soundville816false110fullThe Earth's crust varies in thickness, ranging from about 5 kilometers (3 miles) under oceans to about 70 kilometers (43 miles) under continhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-crust-varies-in-thickness-ranging-from-about-5-kilometers-3-miles-under-oceans-to-about-70-kilometers-43-miles-under-contin--67812261ce91474f-83b0-4d30-a42e-9781d182b5f7Thu, 18 Sep 2025 19:58:41 +0000Soundville945false109fullEarth has experienced five major ice ages and morehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/earth-has-experienced-five-major-ice-ages-and-more--677713920c0b67fe-2a92-4338-b9ea-db712b34b6a1Mon, 15 Sep 2025 20:39:03 +0000Soundville971false108fullThe Earth’s albedo (reflectivity) is about 30 and morehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-albedo-reflectivity-is-about-30-and-more--677478072a4eb3c3-2274-4c37-b5ee-f14495573781Sat, 13 Sep 2025 20:03:02 +0000Soundville983false107fullThe Earth's crust is made up of various types of rocks igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic and morehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-crust-is-made-up-of-various-types-of-rocks-igneous-sedimentary-and-metamorphic-and-more--677400484a702668-42ce-4add-9945-1f3ac47274deFri, 12 Sep 2025 20:46:04 +0000Soundville829false106fullThe Earth's magnetic north pole is not aligned with its geographic north pole and morehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-magnetic-north-pole-is-not-aligned-with-its-geographic-north-pole-and-more--6772543066807cad-e76c-4264-aa1a-824991745684Thu, 11 Sep 2025 20:18:05 +0000Soundville834false105fullThe Amazon Rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest on Earth and morehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-amazon-rainforest-is-the-largest-tropical-rainforest-on-earth-and-more--6769419409c52dc5-9f17-4510-8e94-5b9af34f0dd9Tue, 09 Sep 2025 20:02:12 +0000Soundville900false104fullThe Earth's outer shell is known as the lithosphere and morehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-outer-shell-is-known-as-the-lithosphere-and-more--6768190683644271-eeef-4c86-b5b3-2bb0e836c4a4Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:38:49 +0000Soundville926false103fullThe Earth's atmosphere contains 21 oxygen and morehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-atmosphere-contains-21-oxygen-and-more--67666949b336af94-ef8f-4f3b-8f58-38aaa908b3d7Sun, 07 Sep 2025 20:29:55 +0000Soundville937false102fullEarth's magnetic field protects us from harmful solar radiation and morehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/earth-s-magnetic-field-protects-us-from-harmful-solar-radiation-and-more--67657670fd8f097b-3704-41f7-addc-d06fdbc35906Sat, 06 Sep 2025 21:12:26 +0000Soundville872false101fullEarth has one natural satellite, the Moon and morehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/earth-has-one-natural-satellite-the-moon-and-more--67648917e7c70004-fc79-438b-98d7-ab7e97f89b2dFri, 05 Sep 2025 21:33:36 +0000Soundville881false100fullEarth's Wonder and Morehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/earth-s-wonder-and-more--67622392b250a612-8697-451d-a558-2821d6dfa80cFri, 13 Jun 2025 23:13:01 +0000Soundville890false1fullEarth is the only known planet with liquid water on its surface, which is essential for life as we know it.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/earth-is-the-only-known-planet-with-liquid-water-on-its-surface-which-is-essential-for-life-as-we-know-it--6762240109914584-5b90-11ef-971f-7f30da2163daFri, 16 Aug 2024 05:26:07 +0000SoundvilleEarth is the only known planet with liquid water on its surface, which is essential for life as we know it.222false99fullThe Earth's atmosphere is essential for life, providing oxygen and protecting us from harmful radiation.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-atmosphere-is-essential-for-life-providing-oxygen-and-protecting-us-from-harmful-radiation--67622393bfe03248-5b8e-11ef-a7c3-c74729262dcdFri, 16 Aug 2024 05:16:54 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's atmosphere is essential for life, providing oxygen and protecting us from harmful radiation.197false98fullThe Earth's oceans are interconnected and form a continuous body of water.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-oceans-are-interconnected-and-form-a-continuous-body-of-water--676223975a0bd4aa-5b8d-11ef-974f-0b87b8f60ec7Fri, 16 Aug 2024 05:06:53 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's oceans are interconnected and form a continuous body of water.198false97fullThe Earth has a variety of landforms, including mountains, valleys, plains, and plateaus.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-has-a-variety-of-landforms-including-mountains-valleys-plains-and-plateaus--676224030592f2b0-5b8c-11ef-9281-0fbdb9e060ffFri, 16 Aug 2024 04:57:22 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth has a variety of landforms, including mountains, valleys, plains, and plateaus.197false96fullThe Earth's magnetic field is stronger at the poles and weaker at the equator.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-magnetic-field-is-stronger-at-the-poles-and-weaker-at-the-equator--67622398b3c817a4-5b8a-11ef-9ff8-4fdff3da1795Fri, 16 Aug 2024 04:47:55 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's magnetic field is stronger at the poles and weaker at the equator.394false95fullThe Earth's atmosphere contains about 03% carbon dioxide.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-atmosphere-contains-about-03-carbon-dioxide--676224045a1f67a8-5b89-11ef-b3fa-8fb79cc61faaFri, 16 Aug 2024 04:38:15 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's atmosphere contains about 03% carbon dioxide.238false94fullThe Earth's surface is about 29% land and 71% water.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-surface-is-about-29-land-and-71-water--67622408ef122e24-5b87-11ef-affc-5ff802485ec4Fri, 16 Aug 2024 04:28:06 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's surface is about 29% land and 71% water.307false93fullEarth has a variety of natural resources, including minerals, fossil fuels, and renewable energy sources.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/earth-has-a-variety-of-natural-resources-including-minerals-fossil-fuels-and-renewable-energy-sources--6762241487c3c3c8-5b86-11ef-bc49-171d229248fbFri, 16 Aug 2024 04:18:04 +0000SoundvilleEarth has a variety of natural resources, including minerals, fossil fuels, and renewable energy sources.213false92fullThe Earth's atmosphere is essential for the water cycle, which distributes water across the planet.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-atmosphere-is-essential-for-the-water-cycle-which-distributes-water-across-the-planet--6762240028ae82b6-5b85-11ef-a3dc-e773bcb9f37bFri, 16 Aug 2024 04:08:14 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's atmosphere is essential for the water cycle, which distributes water across the planet.163false91fullEarth's magnetic field protects the planet from solar wind and cosmic radiation.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/earth-s-magnetic-field-protects-the-planet-from-solar-wind-and-cosmic-radiation--67622423e034d68a-5b83-11ef-8969-0fcc29cf8aa4Fri, 16 Aug 2024 03:59:03 +0000SoundvilleEarth's magnetic field protects the planet from solar wind and cosmic radiation.177false90fullThe Earth's crust is made up of several major tectonic plates that move over time.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-crust-is-made-up-of-several-major-tectonic-plates-that-move-over-time--676224097a7ed94a-5b82-11ef-bcbd-53934efb4ed6Fri, 16 Aug 2024 03:49:03 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's crust is made up of several major tectonic plates that move over time.216false89fullThe Earth's interior is composed of several layers, each with different properties.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-interior-is-composed-of-several-layers-each-with-different-properties--676224240d57e3c6-5b81-11ef-942c-e3385c7bb7b4Fri, 16 Aug 2024 03:38:51 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's interior is composed of several layers, each with different properties.211false88fullThe Earth's surface temperature is moderated by the presence of its atmosphere and oceans.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-surface-temperature-is-moderated-by-the-presence-of-its-atmosphere-and-oceans--67622426a875a304-5b7f-11ef-890f-9b5d67920261Fri, 16 Aug 2024 03:28:52 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's surface temperature is moderated by the presence of its atmosphere and oceans.280false87fullThe Earth has a natural cycle of ice ages and warmer periods.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-has-a-natural-cycle-of-ice-ages-and-warmer-periods--6762241249c5bf16-5b7e-11ef-9e8b-df97b0f3d026Fri, 16 Aug 2024 03:19:03 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth has a natural cycle of ice ages and warmer periods.283false86fullEarth's orbit around the Sun is elliptical, not circular.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/earth-s-orbit-around-the-sun-is-elliptical-not-circular--67622425ece9dd50-5b7c-11ef-9f11-5b54040f1330Fri, 16 Aug 2024 03:09:18 +0000SoundvilleEarth's orbit around the Sun is elliptical, not circular.284false85fullThe Earth's oceans are home to a vast diversity of marine life.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-oceans-are-home-to-a-vast-diversity-of-marine-life--67622439747d38fe-5b7b-11ef-9d94-d744eed7fec8Fri, 16 Aug 2024 02:58:47 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's oceans are home to a vast diversity of marine life.186false84fullThe Earth is part of the Solar System, which includes the Sun, eight planets, and their moons.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-is-part-of-the-solar-system-which-includes-the-sun-eight-planets-and-their-moons--6762243317e982ba-5b7a-11ef-8be6-8b2287b876e4Fri, 16 Aug 2024 02:49:02 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth is part of the Solar System, which includes the Sun, eight planets, and their moons.194false83fullThe Earth's magnetic field extends several tens of thousands of kilometers into space.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-magnetic-field-extends-several-tens-of-thousands-of-kilometers-into-space--6762244599262cfe-5b78-11ef-8b71-7b857d5282ddFri, 16 Aug 2024 02:38:20 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's magnetic field extends several tens of thousands of kilometers into space.269false82fullEarth's atmosphere contains about 93% argon.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/earth-s-atmosphere-contains-about-93-argon--67622413d9a7b3bc-5b76-11ef-9aa8-abb3fd3a2675Fri, 16 Aug 2024 02:25:49 +0000SoundvilleEarth's atmosphere contains about 93% argon.270false81fullThe Earth has polar ice caps that contain most of the planet's freshwater.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-has-polar-ice-caps-that-contain-most-of-the-planet-s-freshwater--67622428663e4d76-5b69-11ef-b73c-df6c25a8bf56Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:49:32 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth has polar ice caps that contain most of the planet's freshwater.242false80fullThe Earth's surface is constantly being reshaped by natural processes such as erosion, volcanism, and plate tectonics.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-surface-is-constantly-being-reshaped-by-natural-processes-such-as-erosion-volcanism-and-plate-tectonics--676224540471e7ca-5b68-11ef-8079-e34cf29962cbFri, 16 Aug 2024 00:39:38 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's surface is constantly being reshaped by natural processes such as erosion, volcanism, and plate tectonics.228false79fullThe Earth's crust is made up of a mosaic of oceanic and continental plates.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-crust-is-made-up-of-a-mosaic-of-oceanic-and-continental-plates--676223998580367a-5b66-11ef-af8c-7306c61c14a1Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:28:56 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's crust is made up of a mosaic of oceanic and continental plates.331false78fullThe Earth has a unique biosphere that supports millions of species of plants and animals.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-has-a-unique-biosphere-that-supports-millions-of-species-of-plants-and-animals--67622465f21df382-5b64-11ef-9666-77b74ce60415Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:17:39 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth has a unique biosphere that supports millions of species of plants and animals.369false77fullEarth's atmosphere helps to burn up most meteoroids before they reach the surface.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/earth-s-atmosphere-helps-to-burn-up-most-meteoroids-before-they-reach-the-surface--6762246899ef44ec-5b62-11ef-8b20-733ef9dbd616Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:52 +0000SoundvilleEarth's atmosphere helps to burn up most meteoroids before they reach the surface.202false76fullThe deepest point on Earth's land surface is the Mariana Trench.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-deepest-point-on-earth-s-land-surface-is-the-mariana-trench--67622473e9d398f8-5b5f-11ef-8729-13bb2d8a2a14Thu, 15 Aug 2024 23:41:38 +0000SoundvilleThe deepest point on Earth's land surface is the Mariana Trench.327false75fullEarth has a diverse range of ecosystems, from deserts to rainforests.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/earth-has-a-diverse-range-of-ecosystems-from-deserts-to-rainforests--6762241884faf5b2-5b5e-11ef-9e08-a7db7569548bThu, 15 Aug 2024 23:31:39 +0000SoundvilleEarth has a diverse range of ecosystems, from deserts to rainforests.202false74fullThe most abundant element in Earth's crust is oxygen.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-most-abundant-element-in-earth-s-crust-is-oxygen--676224070c236300-5b5d-11ef-8ede-1ba830538177Thu, 15 Aug 2024 23:21:07 +0000SoundvilleThe most abundant element in Earth's crust is oxygen.257false73fullThe Earth's atmosphere scatters sunlight, creating the blue sky.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-atmosphere-scatters-sunlight-creating-the-blue-sky--676224209ac8e38e-5b5b-11ef-90b9-6bda99ac5e5eThu, 15 Aug 2024 23:10:47 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's atmosphere scatters sunlight, creating the blue sky.228false72fullEarth's oceans play a crucial role in regulating the planet's climate.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/earth-s-oceans-play-a-crucial-role-in-regulating-the-planet-s-climate--67622430297d87d0-5b5a-11ef-87cc-174ff8634498Thu, 15 Aug 2024 23:00:27 +0000SoundvilleEarth's oceans play a crucial role in regulating the planet's climate.271false71fullThe Earth's magnetic field is generated by the movement of molten iron in its outer core.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-magnetic-field-is-generated-by-the-movement-of-molten-iron-in-its-outer-core--67622447b4d442b2-5b58-11ef-b73c-3b40a71ce418Thu, 15 Aug 2024 22:50:02 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's magnetic field is generated by the movement of molten iron in its outer core.178false70fullEarth’s longest living organisms are the bristlecone pine trees, which can live for thousands of years.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/earth-s-longest-living-organisms-are-the-bristlecone-pine-trees-which-can-live-for-thousands-of-years--676224513be15922-5b57-11ef-a5c6-e388315de9bcThu, 15 Aug 2024 22:39:30 +0000SoundvilleEarth’s longest living organisms are the bristlecone pine trees, which can live for thousands of years.228false69fullThe Earth has an oblate spheroid shape.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-has-an-oblate-spheroid-shape--67622448c5bfe6ba-5b55-11ef-afa7-ff676332594eThu, 15 Aug 2024 22:29:02 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth has an oblate spheroid shape.244false68fullEarth is sometimes referred to as the "Blue Planet" because of its appearance from space.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/earth-is-sometimes-referred-to-as-the-blue-planet-because-of-its-appearance-from-space--6762247650eb233c-5b54-11ef-a6b1-6399c1a5fc7bThu, 15 Aug 2024 22:18:37 +0000SoundvilleEarth is sometimes referred to as the "Blue Planet" because of its appearance from space.274false67fullThe Earth's atmosphere contains about 1% argon.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-atmosphere-contains-about-1-argon--67622478df5c467a-5b52-11ef-8d0b-336ee0a98f38Thu, 15 Aug 2024 22:08:17 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's atmosphere contains about 1% argon.201false66fullThe Earth's surface is about 12,742 kilometers (7,918 miles) in diameter.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-surface-is-about-12-742-kilometers-7-918-miles-in-diameter--67622480688ee8e6-5b51-11ef-9fce-8b5bcf8a4fa5Thu, 15 Aug 2024 21:57:48 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's surface is about 12,742 kilometers (7,918 miles) in diameter.303false65fullEarth has been struck by numerous meteorites and asteroids throughout its history.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/earth-has-been-struck-by-numerous-meteorites-and-asteroids-throughout-its-history--67622416eb6d557e-5b4f-11ef-9f2d-078b25469306Thu, 15 Aug 2024 21:47:08 +0000SoundvilleEarth has been struck by numerous meteorites and asteroids throughout its history.237false64fullThe Earth's rotation is not perfectly uniform, and it varies slightly over time.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-rotation-is-not-perfectly-uniform-and-it-varies-slightly-over-time--676224347237a020-5b4e-11ef-afc4-13005059c12fThu, 15 Aug 2024 21:36:35 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's rotation is not perfectly uniform, and it varies slightly over time.266false63fullEarth's gravity is what keeps the Moon in orbit around the planet.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/earth-s-gravity-is-what-keeps-the-moon-in-orbit-around-the-planet--6762243600b944d6-5b4d-11ef-8b19-cb5a5a6d9bd2Thu, 15 Aug 2024 21:26:16 +0000SoundvilleEarth's gravity is what keeps the Moon in orbit around the planet.298false62fullThe largest canyon on Earth is the Grand Canyon in the USA.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-largest-canyon-on-earth-is-the-grand-canyon-in-the-usa--6762242185110d24-5b4b-11ef-9752-2f47fdc0fe46Thu, 15 Aug 2024 21:15:39 +0000SoundvilleThe largest canyon on Earth is the Grand Canyon in the USA.141false61fullThe Earth is composed of four main layers: the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-is-composed-of-four-main-layers-the-crust-mantle-outer-core-and-inner-core--676224900792da2c-5b4a-11ef-a9cf-4f4bd1dc1e46Thu, 15 Aug 2024 21:04:59 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth is composed of four main layers: the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core.259false60fullThe longest cave system on Earth is the Mammoth Cave system in Kentucky, USA.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-longest-cave-system-on-earth-is-the-mammoth-cave-system-in-kentucky-usa--67622394773faff0-5b48-11ef-8b28-4733be836650Thu, 15 Aug 2024 20:53:47 +0000SoundvilleThe longest cave system on Earth is the Mammoth Cave system in Kentucky, USA.193false59fullThe Earth has a variety of climates, from polar to tropical.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-has-a-variety-of-climates-from-polar-to-tropical--676224951225d7ee-5b47-11ef-8688-3f65b7a81335Thu, 15 Aug 2024 20:43:48 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth has a variety of climates, from polar to tropical.272false58fullThe Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which affects the direction of wind and ocean currents.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-rotation-causes-the-coriolis-effect-which-affects-the-direction-of-wind-and-ocean-currents--67622485aea75950-5b45-11ef-a2f6-3b139e06b6bbThu, 15 Aug 2024 20:33:51 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which affects the direction of wind and ocean currents.195false57fullEarth's atmosphere contains about 04% carbon dioxide.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/earth-s-atmosphere-contains-about-04-carbon-dioxide--6762248946480860-5b44-11ef-9940-738a2c54b8bbThu, 15 Aug 2024 20:23:47 +0000SoundvilleEarth's atmosphere contains about 04% carbon dioxide.244false56fullThe highest waterfall on Earth is Angel Falls in Venezuela.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-highest-waterfall-on-earth-is-angel-falls-in-venezuela--67622458abd5933e-5b42-11ef-903b-2b2df9196c8eThu, 15 Aug 2024 20:12:18 +0000SoundvilleThe highest waterfall on Earth is Angel Falls in Venezuela.194false55fullThe Earth's crust is divided into 15 major tectonic plates.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-crust-is-divided-into-15-major-tectonic-plates--67622461185ac49a-5b41-11ef-8874-1f02fdf42885Thu, 15 Aug 2024 20:01:01 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's crust is divided into 15 major tectonic plates.237false54fullThe Earth's magnetic field has flipped its polarity many times throughout history.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-magnetic-field-has-flipped-its-polarity-many-times-throughout-history--67622395b9667a0c-5b3f-11ef-9f2f-c7a79d8ed24eThu, 15 Aug 2024 19:51:12 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's magnetic field has flipped its polarity many times throughout history.162false53fullThe Earth's atmosphere helps to keep the planet warm through the greenhouse effect.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-atmosphere-helps-to-keep-the-planet-warm-through-the-greenhouse-effect--676224565881ae56-5b3e-11ef-abb4-f70afca66228Thu, 15 Aug 2024 19:41:20 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's atmosphere helps to keep the planet warm through the greenhouse effect.237false52fullThe Earth has experienced numerous mass extinctions throughout its history.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-has-experienced-numerous-mass-extinctions-throughout-its-history--67622429ea30fc82-5b3c-11ef-b775-ff37b32a4e7aThu, 15 Aug 2024 19:31:06 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth has experienced numerous mass extinctions throughout its history.226false51fullEarth’s oceans contain about 97% of the planet's water.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/earth-s-oceans-contain-about-97-of-the-planet-s-water--676224627f0b1128-5b3b-11ef-808f-2f64e6652dfcThu, 15 Aug 2024 19:20:57 +0000SoundvilleEarth’s oceans contain about 97% of the planet's water.193false50fullEarth's atmosphere contains traces of several noble gases, including argon, neon, helium, and krypton.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/earth-s-atmosphere-contains-traces-of-several-noble-gases-including-argon-neon-helium-and-krypton--67622508ee3972f8-5b39-11ef-b74d-e3232639fdccThu, 15 Aug 2024 19:09:44 +0000SoundvilleEarth's atmosphere contains traces of several noble gases, including argon, neon, helium, and krypton.190false49fullThe Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sahara-desert-is-the-largest-hot-desert-in-the-world--676224596f070870-5b38-11ef-a987-e3c670655d2eThu, 15 Aug 2024 18:59:01 +0000SoundvilleThe Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world.199false48fullThe average temperature of Earth's surface is about 16°C (8°F).https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-average-temperature-of-earth-s-surface-is-about-16-c-8-f--67622405faf109a0-5b36-11ef-b1dd-67a7abc23fe0Thu, 15 Aug 2024 18:48:37 +0000SoundvilleThe average temperature of Earth's surface is about 16°C (8°F).274false47fullThe Earth's crust varies in thickness, ranging from about 5 kilometers (3 miles) under oceans to about 70 kilometers (43 miles) under continhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-crust-varies-in-thickness-ranging-from-about-5-kilometers-3-miles-under-oceans-to-about-70-kilometers-43-miles-under-contin--67622432844a1fb8-5b35-11ef-b99a-778782f4d643Thu, 15 Aug 2024 18:38:08 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's crust varies in thickness, ranging from about 5 kilometers (3 miles) under oceans to about 70 kilometers (43 miles) under continents.284false46fullEarth has a gravitational force that is 8 meters per second squared.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/earth-has-a-gravitational-force-that-is-8-meters-per-second-squared--676224770c2a2a24-5b34-11ef-a81c-074b662f5fa5Thu, 15 Aug 2024 18:27:37 +0000SoundvilleEarth has a gravitational force that is 8 meters per second squared.237false45fullThe Earth's core is made primarily of iron and nickel.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-core-is-made-primarily-of-iron-and-nickel--676225099e38e1d2-5b32-11ef-91f4-eb47af048104Thu, 15 Aug 2024 18:17:23 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's core is made primarily of iron and nickel.243false44fullEarth has experienced five major ice ages.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/earth-has-experienced-five-major-ice-ages--6762251227de43ca-5b31-11ef-8582-c72375546493Thu, 15 Aug 2024 18:06:55 +0000SoundvilleEarth has experienced five major ice ages.304false43fullEarth’s largest inland body of water is the Caspian Sea.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/earth-s-largest-inland-body-of-water-is-the-caspian-sea--676224883512ac0e-5b2f-11ef-9323-4f3e60290b81Thu, 15 Aug 2024 17:52:59 +0000SoundvilleEarth’s largest inland body of water is the Caspian Sea.231false42fullThe Earth's atmosphere exerts a pressure of about 7 pounds per square inch at sea level.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-atmosphere-exerts-a-pressure-of-about-7-pounds-per-square-inch-at-sea-level--6762251073ad7888-5b2d-11ef-951f-8fea2cf24267Thu, 15 Aug 2024 17:40:24 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's atmosphere exerts a pressure of about 7 pounds per square inch at sea level.245false41fullThe Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-barrier-reef-is-the-largest-coral-reef-system-in-the-world--6762251155868bda-5b2b-11ef-b7f2-a36aaeb95d4aThu, 15 Aug 2024 17:25:15 +0000SoundvilleThe Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world.232false40fullThe Earth’s albedo (reflectivity) is about 30%.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-albedo-reflectivity-is-about-30--6762245096441984-5b27-11ef-ba3b-ef69066fa140Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:58:26 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth’s albedo (reflectivity) is about 30%.276false39fullThe longest river on Earth is the Nile River.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-longest-river-on-earth-is-the-nile-river--67622469248f5d90-5b26-11ef-a60d-6bf6b1106794Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:48:05 +0000SoundvilleThe longest river on Earth is the Nile River.232false38fullThe Earth travels through space at a speed of about 67,000 miles per hour (107,826 kilometers per hour).https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-travels-through-space-at-a-speed-of-about-67-000-miles-per-hour-107-826-kilometers-per-hour--67622487a03be136-5b24-11ef-9f3a-d3761ab6ed5cThu, 15 Aug 2024 16:37:14 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth travels through space at a speed of about 67,000 miles per hour (107,826 kilometers per hour).187false37fullEarth is located in the Milky Way galaxy.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/earth-is-located-in-the-milky-way-galaxy--676225138df9bb26-5b22-11ef-98f6-278e4795b1f6Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:22:24 +0000SoundvilleEarth is located in the Milky Way galaxy.216false36fullThe Earth's crust is made up of various types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-crust-is-made-up-of-various-types-of-rocks-igneous-sedimentary-and-metamorphic--676224832d72f994-5a5e-11ef-95cc-5fb86a527d1bWed, 14 Aug 2024 16:56:40 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's crust is made up of various types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.194false35fullThe Earth is slightly flattened at the poles and bulges at the equator.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-is-slightly-flattened-at-the-poles-and-bulges-at-the-equator--67622484f44c414a-5a5b-11ef-8c59-d3bcffd24e7aWed, 14 Aug 2024 16:40:45 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth is slightly flattened at the poles and bulges at the equator.189false34fullEarth's atmosphere is responsible for the planet's weather and climate.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/earth-s-atmosphere-is-responsible-for-the-planet-s-weather-and-climate--67622494be9d252a-5a59-11ef-8ea3-7b67bc597095Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:24:56 +0000SoundvilleEarth's atmosphere is responsible for the planet's weather and climate.188false33fullThe Earth's magnetic north pole is not aligned with its geographic north pole.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-magnetic-north-pole-is-not-aligned-with-its-geographic-north-pole--676224106fa76c0c-5a57-11ef-8198-9f3484f3a678Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:08:24 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's magnetic north pole is not aligned with its geographic north pole.201false32fullThe Earth's atmosphere is divided into five layers: the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-atmosphere-is-divided-into-five-layers-the-troposphere-stratosphere-mesosphere-thermosphere-and-exosphere--67622493172f64aa-5a55-11ef-9992-7345a0235262Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:51:37 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's atmosphere is divided into five layers: the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere.195false31fullThe Earth's surface is constantly changing due to the movement of tectonic plates.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-surface-is-constantly-changing-due-to-the-movement-of-tectonic-plates--67622492b8acc424-5a52-11ef-bfa5-7b09b00c3fcbWed, 14 Aug 2024 15:34:39 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's surface is constantly changing due to the movement of tectonic plates.279false30fullEarth is the only planet in our solar system with liquid water on its surface.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/earth-is-the-only-planet-in-our-solar-system-with-liquid-water-on-its-surface--67622415a4d91a54-5a4f-11ef-9bfc-1fc033581178Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:12:37 +0000SoundvilleEarth is the only planet in our solar system with liquid water on its surface.254false29fullThe Amazon Rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest on Earth.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-amazon-rainforest-is-the-largest-tropical-rainforest-on-earth--676224963c11a730-5a49-11ef-b449-8f608bbf4d36Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:26:44 +0000SoundvilleThe Amazon Rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest on Earth.173false28fullThe Earth's largest desert is Antarctica.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-largest-desert-is-antarctica--676224971dca5064-5a40-11ef-83ae-57d55cd4db7fWed, 14 Aug 2024 13:21:28 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's largest desert is Antarctica.229false27fullThe Earth's longest mountain range is the Andes in South America.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-longest-mountain-range-is-the-andes-in-south-america--6762250206fdace2-5a3a-11ef-9c1c-576a8087c150Wed, 14 Aug 2024 12:37:53 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's longest mountain range is the Andes in South America.281false26fullEarth experiences about 100,000 earthquakes annually.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/earth-experiences-about-100-000-earthquakes-annually--676225033c142cac-51c1-11ef-9e5e-b7b1686b7d51Sat, 03 Aug 2024 17:53:04 +0000SoundvilleEarth experiences about 100,000 earthquakes annually.182false25fullThe Earth's outer shell is known as the lithosphere.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-outer-shell-is-known-as-the-lithosphere--6762251504dc19f4-51bf-11ef-b5c1-07a26bfbf61aSat, 03 Aug 2024 17:37:12 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's outer shell is known as the lithosphere.236false24fullThe Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean is the deepest part of the world's oceans.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mariana-trench-in-the-pacific-ocean-is-the-deepest-part-of-the-world-s-oceans--67622499cef23f28-51bc-11ef-8c78-0b458b904474Sat, 03 Aug 2024 17:21:23 +0000SoundvilleThe Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean is the deepest part of the world's oceans.250false23fullThe ozone layer, found in the stratosphere, protects life on Earth by absorbing ultraviolet radiation from the Sun.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ozone-layer-found-in-the-stratosphere-protects-life-on-earth-by-absorbing-ultraviolet-radiation-from-the-sun--67622427a7926f04-51ba-11ef-af5e-d74f68284f41Sat, 03 Aug 2024 17:05:57 +0000SoundvilleThe ozone layer, found in the stratosphere, protects life on Earth by absorbing ultraviolet radiation from the Sun.240false22fullThe Earth's atmosphere contains 21% oxygen.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-atmosphere-contains-21-oxygen--676225167638ef34-51b8-11ef-9d2b-17dee3cd400fSat, 03 Aug 2024 16:50:16 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's atmosphere contains 21% oxygen.244false21fullThe Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pacific-ocean-is-the-largest-and-deepest-ocean-on-earth--67622437f30f9510-51b5-11ef-b788-6b1b1cd275aeSat, 03 Aug 2024 16:32:17 +0000SoundvilleThe Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth.212false20fullThe Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of 5 degrees, which causes the seasons.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-axis-is-tilted-at-an-angle-of-5-degrees-which-causes-the-seasons--676225048daf9c1c-51b3-11ef-9d73-c7acc894c643Sat, 03 Aug 2024 16:15:08 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of 5 degrees, which causes the seasons.168false19fullThe equatorial circumference of Earth is about 40,075 kilometers (24,901 miles).https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-equatorial-circumference-of-earth-is-about-40-075-kilometers-24-901-miles--6762250046913bbc-51a7-11ef-a494-0b4606208403Sat, 03 Aug 2024 14:47:14 +0000SoundvilleThe equatorial circumference of Earth is about 40,075 kilometers (24,901 miles).267false18fullEarth's magnetic field protects us from harmful solar radiation.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/earth-s-magnetic-field-protects-us-from-harmful-solar-radiation--67622471fcae5518-51a4-11ef-8612-7789730fe970Sat, 03 Aug 2024 14:30:52 +0000SoundvilleEarth's magnetic field protects us from harmful solar radiation.227false17fullThe Earth is about 54 billion years old.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-is-about-54-billion-years-old--67622505c6f5a0cc-51a2-11ef-b4ca-f3449926d1f1Sat, 03 Aug 2024 14:15:02 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth is about 54 billion years old.179false16fullAbout 30% of Earth's surface is land.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/about-30-of-earth-s-surface-is-land--676224988e923bc0-51a0-11ef-910e-07a357164639Sat, 03 Aug 2024 13:59:09 +0000SoundvilleAbout 30% of Earth's surface is land.218false15fullEarth is the densest planet in the Solar System.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/earth-is-the-densest-planet-in-the-solar-system--676225194c12b006-519e-11ef-98ea-fbd999abe786Sat, 03 Aug 2024 13:42:58 +0000SoundvilleEarth is the densest planet in the Solar System.289false14fullThe Earth's atmosphere extends up to about 10,000 kilometers (6,200 miles) above the planet's surface.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-atmosphere-extends-up-to-about-10-000-kilometers-6-200-miles-above-the-planet-s-surface--67622444008e1334-519c-11ef-9085-37338ddf421fSat, 03 Aug 2024 13:26:33 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's atmosphere extends up to about 10,000 kilometers (6,200 miles) above the planet's surface.283false13fullThe lowest point on land is the Dead Sea shore, which is about 430 meters (1,411 feet) below sea level.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lowest-point-on-land-is-the-dead-sea-shore-which-is-about-430-meters-1-411-feet-below-sea-level--67622479d430fb46-5199-11ef-876b-2f57654b1c62Sat, 03 Aug 2024 13:10:59 +0000SoundvilleThe lowest point on land is the Dead Sea shore, which is about 430 meters (1,411 feet) below sea level.233false12fullThe highest point on Earth is Mount Everest, which stands at 8,848 meters (29,029 feet) above sea level.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-highest-point-on-earth-is-mount-everest-which-stands-at-8-848-meters-29-029-feet-above-sea-level--6762248135ee229e-5197-11ef-b7fc-bb93e961ac71Sat, 03 Aug 2024 12:52:15 +0000SoundvilleThe highest point on Earth is Mount Everest, which stands at 8,848 meters (29,029 feet) above sea level.217false11fullThe Earth's crust is divided into several tectonic plates.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-crust-is-divided-into-several-tectonic-plates--67622491d6446208-5101-11ef-ba34-bf02f918e998Fri, 02 Aug 2024 19:02:59 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's crust is divided into several tectonic plates.209false10fullA year on Earth is about 325 days, which is why we have a leap year every four years.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-year-on-earth-is-about-325-days-which-is-why-we-have-a-leap-year-every-four-years--6762252090fc77d2-50ff-11ef-a588-cb201d0e9e5dFri, 02 Aug 2024 18:46:44 +0000SoundvilleA year on Earth is about 325 days, which is why we have a leap year every four years.243false9fullThe Earth orbits the Sun at an average distance of about 93 million miles (150 million kilometers).https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-orbits-the-sun-at-an-average-distance-of-about-93-million-miles-150-million-kilometers--6762251817e76a66-50fd-11ef-8d20-8f255fb4a298Fri, 02 Aug 2024 18:29:02 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth orbits the Sun at an average distance of about 93 million miles (150 million kilometers).187false8fullEarth's core is as hot as the surface of the Sun, around 5,500 degrees Celsius (9,932 degrees Fahrenheit).https://www.spreaker.com/episode/earth-s-core-is-as-hot-as-the-surface-of-the-sun-around-5-500-degrees-celsius-9-932-degrees-fahrenheit--67622521f0c0153e-50fa-11ef-a601-2382bc3ad771Fri, 02 Aug 2024 18:13:37 +0000SoundvilleEarth's core is as hot as the surface of the Sun, around 5,500 degrees Celsius (9,932 degrees Fahrenheit).257false7fullThe Earth's rotation is gradually slowing, adding approximately 7 milliseconds to the length of each day per century.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-earth-s-rotation-is-gradually-slowing-adding-approximately-7-milliseconds-to-the-length-of-each-day-per-century--67622506bbc10d54-50f8-11ef-9571-8f9ccbef05e9Fri, 02 Aug 2024 17:57:49 +0000SoundvilleThe Earth's rotation is gradually slowing, adding approximately 7 milliseconds to the length of each day per century.205false6fullEarth has one natural satellite, the Moon.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/earth-has-one-natural-satellite-the-moon--676225078b130d12-50f6-11ef-b043-f7c2896800c9Fri, 02 Aug 2024 17:42:08 +0000SoundvilleEarth has one natural satellite, the Moon.197false5full