The Ever-Evolving Planet

The students should be able to The students should be able to The students should be able to
identify the basic features and compare and contrast the identify the three main layers
statistics of the earth. seven continents of the earth. of the earth.

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?
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.
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 Axis N Orbital Plane
23.5°

The Earth's axis is tilted at an Earth's orbital plane is the flat

angle of about 23.5 degrees path that it follows as it travels
relative to the plane of its orbit around the sun.
around the sun.
Equator
Equator
This tilt is responsible for the a n e
l P l
Earth's seasons and the b i t a The equator is an imaginary line
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variation in daylight hours that circles the Earth at 0
throughout the year in different degrees latitude, and it divides
parts of the world. the planet into two hemispheres
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Crust
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: oceanic and continental
crust.
Mantle
The mantle is the layer
beneath the crust, and it
makes up about 84% of the
Earth's volume. It is
composed of hot, semi-solid
rock and is divided into the
upper and lower mantle.
Core
The core is the central layer
of the earth, and it is divided
into outer and inner layers.
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'sgravity
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 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.
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 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 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 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.