Planet Earth
Learn about our amazing home planet and how to protect it!
Our Home in Space
Earth is the third planet from the Sun and the only place we know of that has life! It's the perfect distance from the Sun - not too hot and not too cold. Earth has everything living things need: water, air, and the right temperature.
The Water Planet
71% of Earth's surface is covered with water! Most of it is in the oceans. Water is essential for all life on Earth and makes our planet look blue from space.
The Atmosphere
Earth's atmosphere is a blanket of gases that protects us from harmful radiation and keeps our planet warm. It's made mostly of nitrogen and oxygen - the air we breathe!
Land & Mountains
Earth's land is divided into seven continents. Mountains, valleys, deserts, and forests create diverse habitats for millions of species. Mount Everest is the tallest mountain at 29,032 feet!
🌍 Earth's Layers
Earth is made up of different layers, like an onion:
♻️ Protecting Our Planet
Earth is our only home, and we need to take care of it! Here's how you can help:
Reuse materials instead of throwing them away
Turn off taps and don't waste water
Trees clean the air and provide homes for animals
Turn off lights when you leave a room
Amazing Earth Facts! 🌎
- 🌍 Earth is 4.5 billion years old!
- ⚡ Lightning strikes Earth about 100 times every second
- 🌊 The deepest part of the ocean is deeper than Mount Everest is tall!
- 🌪️ Earth spins at about 1,000 miles per hour, but we don't feel it!
- 🌳 The Amazon rainforest produces 20% of the world's oxygen
- 🦕 Dinosaurs lived on Earth for 165 million years - humans have only been here for 200,000 years!