Search Results | spheroid
Your search for "spheroid" returned 12 results
Why Are Planets Almost Spherical?
science.howstuffworks.com/why-are-planets-almost-spherical.htm
None of the planets in our solar system are perfect spheres, nor for that matter is our sun. Learn more about oblate spheroids at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Identify These Types of Celestial Bodies From NASA Pictures?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/can-you-identify-these-types-of-celestial-bodies-from-nasa-pictures
Many different types of celestial objects inhabit our night sky, and some of them can even be seen by the naked eye! In this quiz, we'll explore 40 amazing celestial bodies, along with their applicable NASA images. Think you can match the photo to the celestial object? Take this quiz now to find out!
Not Just Rocks: The Geology Quiz
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/geology-quiz
Geologists study the processes and substances that form Earth. Most of those processes happen over millions of years, but this quiz only takes a few minutes! Find out how rock solid your knowledge of geology is.
How Much Do You Really Know About the World?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/how-much-do-you-really-know-about-the-world
Earth is the only planet in our solar system that isn't named after a mythological god or goddess. It's not flat, but it's not a sphere either. We only have one Earth. What do you know about the planet?
Basic World Trivia Quiz
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/basic-world-trivia-quiz
The Earth has experienced violent destruction that left beautiful scars. Mountains, valleys, islands and rivers paint the planet we know as the Blue Marble. What do you know about the Earth and the world in which we live? Can you pass a basic world trivia quiz?
The Scutoid: How We Discover New Shapes
science.howstuffworks.com/math-concepts/scutoid-discover-new-shapes.htm
Spanish researchers recently uncovered a new geometric shape that allows human tissue to curve. But how?
What Is Solar Wind?
science.howstuffworks.com/dictionary/astronomy-terms/solar-wind-info.htm
Solar wind is a continuous stream of mostly hydrogen and helium that flows outward from the sun in all directions. It does everything from disrupt GPS signals to create the aurora borealis.
What Is Gravity?
science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/geophysics/question232.htm
Gravity is the force that causes two particles to pull towards each other. Learn about gravity and find out how Newton and Einstein explain gravity.
Could military strategy win the war on global warming?
science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-science/aerial-reforestation.htm
Could military strategy win the war on global warming? Learn how aerial reforestation uses military strategy and technology to replant forests.
How Well Do You Know the Rules of Rugby?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/how-well-do-you-know-the-rules-rugby
Do you consider yourself a sports wizard? We're talking down to knowing the differences between rugby and American football. Still with us? Then take this quiz and put your knowledge to the test!