The Solar The Solar SystemSystem: : EarthEarth

By: Tiffany BaumannBy: Tiffany Baumann

June 26, 2007June 26, 2007

Where in the Where in the Solar System is Earth?Solar System is Earth?

Earth is the third planet in our solar system.It is one of the Inner Planets.Earth is 150 km or 93 million mi from the Sun.

History History

• The word "Earth" comes from an ancient word that means earth or ground.

• Earth is estimated to be ____ years old.

Earth: Just the FactsEarth: Just the Facts

Length of a day: 24 hoursLength of year: about 365 Earth daysDiameter: 12,712 km (7,926 mi)

A visit to Earth…A visit to Earth…Earth has one moon, named Luna.The average temperature of Earth is 15°C or 59°F.The surface of the Earth has mountains, oceans, and lakes. It has lots of vegetation.

Fun FactsFun Facts

About 70% of the world’s fresh water is stored as glacial ice.

Earth is referred to as the BLUE PLANET. WHY? Because from space, the oceans combined with our atmosphere make our planet look blue.

Earth is the only planet on which water can exist in liquid form on the surface.

Earth travels through space at 66,700 miles per hour.

Only 3% water of the earth is fresh, rest 97% salted.

QuizQuizEarth is which planet in our Solar System?

What is the diameter of earth?

How many moons does Earth have?

Earth has been nicknamed the _______.

Works CitedWorks Cited

Astronomy AnswersAstronomy Answers

http://www.phys.uu.nl/~strous/AA/en/antwoorden/namen.html#v370

Where Earth’s name came from. Where Earth’s name came from.

Solar SystemSolar System

http://www.scienceyear.com/planet10/solar_preload.html

Interactive Solar System, includes planets Interactive Solar System, includes planets

Wonderful Info. : Earth Facts Wonderful Info. : Earth Facts

http://www.wonderfulinfo.com/winfo/earth1.htm

Interesting facts about Earth.Interesting facts about Earth.