Facts about
Earth
1. Earth is the third
planet from the Sun
in our solar system.
2. It is the only
known planet in the
,universe to support
life.
3. Earth is often
called the "Blue
Planet" because of
its abundant water,
which covers about
71% of its surface.
,4. The planet's
name "Earth" is
derived from Old
English and
Germanic words
meaning "ground"
or "soil."
5. Earth has a
diameter of
, approximately
12,742 kilometers
(7,918 miles).
6. Its circumference
is about 40,075
kilometers (24,901
miles).
Earth
1. Earth is the third
planet from the Sun
in our solar system.
2. It is the only
known planet in the
,universe to support
life.
3. Earth is often
called the "Blue
Planet" because of
its abundant water,
which covers about
71% of its surface.
,4. The planet's
name "Earth" is
derived from Old
English and
Germanic words
meaning "ground"
or "soil."
5. Earth has a
diameter of
, approximately
12,742 kilometers
(7,918 miles).
6. Its circumference
is about 40,075
kilometers (24,901
miles).
