Notes
Outline
Tides
Why Tides Happen
Precession of the Earth’s Pole
Astro Quiz
The Earth as a Planet
How to find the basic parameters?
Why is the Earth still hot?
Structure of the Earth’s Interior
Motions of the Earth’s crust
Carbon Dioxide is a critical factor
The Origin and History of the Moon
Craters on the Moon
Getting Ages from Half-lives
The Origin of the Moon – A Stupendous Impact
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