Is Earth Getting Heavier?

The video explores whether Earth is getting heavier, explaining that while Earth gains about 40,000 metric tons of mass annually from cosmic dust, it loses more mass through atmospheric escape of gases like hydrogen and helium. This results in a net loss of 56,600 metric tons of mass each year. The video clarifies that Earth's mass changes are not due to human population growth but rather cosmic and atmospheric processes.

What types of materials contribute to the mass Earth gains from space?

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Discuss the implications of Earth's mass changes on its overall environment.

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