Month: July 2025

GOLDILOCKS ZONE – The habitable zone around a star where conditions allow for liquid water.

OZONE LAYER – A layer of ozone molecules in Earth’s stratosphere that absorbs ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

MAGNETOSPHERE – Earth’s protective magnetic field that shields the planet from harmful solar radiation.

BIOSPHERE – The part of Earth where life exists, including land, water, and air.

WATER CYCLE – The continuous movement of water between Earth’s atmosphere, surface, and underground reservoirs.

PLATE TECTONICS – The movement of large sections of Earth’s lithosphere, crucial for geological activity and climate stability.

VENERA MISSIONS – Soviet missions that landed on Venus, providing the first images of its surface.

RUNOFF CHANNELS – Possible evidence of past liquid activity, though Venus’ current surface is too hot for liquid water.

NO MAGNETIC FIELD – Venus lacks a strong magnetic field, likely due to its slow rotation and lack of internal convection.