UNIQUE EARTH What makes our planet so unique

UNIQUE EARTH What makes our planet so unique to the others in our solar system? Answer: Earth is unique because it is the only planet able to support life (habitable). Click 1. Atmosphere: The Earth is the only planet with a protective atmosphere that helps it maintain temperatures suitable for life and pressure on our bodies. Right mixture of gases, including O-zone. 2. Correct Chemistry of Elements like Oxygen: Earth is the only planet with oxygen in its atmosphere (for breathing).

3. Liquid Water: Earth is the only planet with liquid water (needed to drink and for plants to grow). 4. Distance from Sun/Rotation: Earth is the perfect distance from the sun (93 million miles). Also, its 24 hour rotation gives Earth moderate temperatures for plant/animal survival. Habitable Zone

What Makes Earth One of a Kind? 5. Layers of the Earth: The composition of layers of the earth give us a rocky surface and the magma within these layers allow earth to produce and maintain some of its own heat! 6. Gravity: Earth’s gravity is the perfect amount of force to make life possible on earth. Things stay planted in the soil and can still grow. We can stand move around easily. – Keeps gases and water on the surface 7. Magnetic Field: Earth’s magnetic field protects (diffracts) it from solar radiation – enabling life Click

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