EARTH

Definition
Sun and
Earth is our solar system's third planet from the
It has
the only known celestial body that can support life.
oceans,
an immense variety of ecosystems, including
for the
continents, and the atmosphere, making it suitable
ding
existence of a wide variety of living organisms, inclu
humans.

Characteristics
The presence of water
The existence of water at the
earth’s surface is neither too
much nor too little that is in
liquid form.
The presence of an
atmosphere
It contains 78% nitrogen, 21%
oxygen and 1 % argon. It
blocks some of the Sun’s
dangerous rays from reaching
Earth.

Right distance to The moon

the Sun The only moon and its
Proximity to the sun is neither stabilizing effect on our
too much heat nor too little. planetary rotation, which
prevents the poles from
shifting unexpectedly

Plate Tectonics
Plates cover the entire Earth The presence of
and their boundaries play an magnetosphere
important role in geologic The magnetic field of the
happenings. planet renders particles from
the Sun less harmful.

The right size

large enough to hang on to its
atmosphere, but not so large to
hold on too much atmosphere
and consequently too much
heat.
Energy
The most obvious source of
energy is a planet or moon’s
host star, as in the case on
Earth, where sunlight drives
photosynthesis in plants.

The right strength Time

of gravity
Earth’s gravity is a decisive
factor for life’s existence.
Scientist have argued that
habitable world’s need stars
that can live at least several
billion years, long enough for
life to evolve was the case on
Earth.