EARTH
Earth overview by Pablo, Angelina & Leon.
Our Description
Earth is the third planet from the sun. This planet was formed 4.54 billion years ago! It is the only known planet to support life!
Size
The Earth is 7,926 miles in diameter, and weighs 12,756 kilometers. The highest point on Earth is Mt. Everest. It is 29,028 ft above Sea Level.
30% of Earth is covered in land. 70% of Earth is water!
Earth's Rotation and Orbit
It takes 24 hour for the Earth to rotate once, this is one day. The Earth's orbit around the sun takes 365 day. This is called a year.
Earth has one moon. The moon is called Luna!
Fun Facts
- Planet Earth travels through space at 67,000 miles an hour.
- 30% of Earth is covered in land, and 70% is covered in oceans.
- Earth has one moon, and its name is Luna.
- Earth is almost the same size as Venus.