THE PLANET

EARTH
The Ever-Evolving Planet
 LESSON OUTCOMES
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The students should be able to The students should be able to
identify the basic features and compare and contrast the seven
statistics of the earth. continents of the earth.
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The students should be able to
identify the three main layers of the
earth.
LET'S IMAGINE
Imagine sitting by a big glass window
in a space ship and looking at earth.
What would be your questions about
our home planet?
Would your questions be
about:
How does the Earth stay in its
orbit around the sun?
How did the continents form,
and why do they fit together
like a puzzle?
Why does the Earth have
different seasons throughout
the year?
THE
PLANET EARTH

Our planet is a remarkable place, full of diverse

and interconnected systems that work together
to sustain life as we know it.

From the air we breathe to the water we drink,

the Earth's atmosphere, hydrosphere,
geosphere, and biosphere all play important
roles in creating the environment that we call
home.
EARTH'S
STATS
Diameter: 12,742 kilometers

Mass: 5.97 x 10^24 kilograms

Distance (Sun): 149.6 million kilometers

Length of Day: 24 hours

Length of Year: 365.24 days

Length of Year: 365.24 days

Composition: 32.1% iron, 30.1% oxygen,

15.1% silicon, 13.9% magnesium, 2.9% sulfur,
and other elements.
 EARTH'S FEATURES
Earth's Axis N Orbital Plane
23.5°

The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle Earth's orbital plane is the flat path
of about 23.5 degrees relative to the that it follows as it travels around the
plane of its orbit around the sun. sun.
Equator
Equator
This tilt is responsible for the Earth's l a ne
seasons and the variation in daylight i t al P The equator is an imaginary line that
Orb
hours throughout the year in different circles the Earth at 0 degrees latitude,
parts of the world. and it divides the planet into two
hemispheres
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 Mantle
CROSS-SECTION
The mantle is the layer beneath
the crust, and it makes up about
84% of the Earth's volume. It is
Crust composed of hot, semi-solid rock
and is divided into the upper and
lower mantle.
The crust is the outermost layer, and
it varies in thickness from about 5-70
kilometers depending on location. It
is composed primarily of solid rock
and is divided into two main types: Core
oceanic and continental crust.

The core is the central layer of

the earth, and it is divided into
outer and inner layers.
THE
EARTH'S MOON

Diameter: Approx. 3,476 kilometers

Mass: Approx. 81 quintillion pounds

Distance (Earth): Approx. 384,400 kms.

Orbital Period: Approximately 27.3 Earth days

Gravity: Approximately one-sixth of Earth's

gravity
ASIA
Asia is the largest and most
populous continent,
covering one-third of the
world's land area and home
to over 4.5 billion people. It
is known for its rich history
and diverse cultures.

The continent is also home

to a wide range of
landscapes and ecosystems
making it a fascinating and
important part of the world.
AFRICA
Africa is the second-largest
continent, known for its
vast and diverse landscapes,
from the Sahara Desert to
the rainforests of Central
Africa.

The continent is also known

for its wildlife, with the
savannas of East Africa
being home to iconic
species, making Africa an
important and unique part
of the world.
AMERICA
The American continent is
divided into two large land
masses: North America and
South America.

North America is known for

its diverse geography as
well as its economy and
rich history.

South America is famous

for its vibrant cultures,
colorful cities, and diverse
ecosystems.
ANTARCTICA
Antarctica is the fifth-
largest continent and the
coldest and driest place on
Earth, with temperatures
that can drop below -80° C.

It is covered in ice that

averages 1.9 kilometers
thick and holds 70% of the
world's freshwater. Despite
its extreme conditions, it is
home to a wide variety of
wildlife, including
penguins, seals, and whales.
EUROPE
Europe is the second-
smallest continent in terms
of land area, but it is the
most densely populated,
with over 700 million
people. It is known for its
rich history, cultural
diversity, and iconic
landmarks.

It is home to a diverse
range of languages,
cuisines, and traditions,
making it a fascinating and
important part of the world.
AUSTRALIA
Australia is the smallest
continent in terms of land
area, but it is the sixth-
largest country in the world.

The continent is famous for

its iconic landscapes and a
wide variety of unique
wildlife. The Indigenous
people of Australia have a
rich and ancient culture that
has been shaped by the
continent's unique
environment.
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