Quarter 4: EARTH AND SPACE

The Earth is composed of three parts namely; soil, water and air with the
interaction of the sun as the main source of energy on earth.
Soil is a very important natural resource on earth made up of tiny particles of
rocks and decayed plants and animals. It also contains water and some gases found at
the uppermost layer.
More than 97% of the earth's water is in the world's seas and oceans. Some are
underground, and some are stored in the mountains of ice caps in the poles of the
earth. Water also helps in shaping the land and it helps keep the earth's climate from
getting too hot or too cold. Without water no living thing can exist. Therefore, we need to
conserve these natural resources to be able to support life on earth.
The Earth is surrounded by a blanket of air called the atmosphere. The
conditions of the atmosphere give rise to weather conditions. The changing weather is
caused by components which include air temperature, wind speed and direction, and
cloud formation which can be measured through the use of different weather
instruments. These factors are affected by the presence of the sun's heat. It is important
that we know the weather conditions of the day to keep us safe and avoid accidents.
Life processes on earth is greatly influenced by the sun as the main source of
heat and light energy. As it warms the earth, it affects the temperature of the surface
causing changes on the different processes needed to support different life forms and
other environmental processes.
Since the sun's heat can also harm us, one should also know and practice the
necessary safety precautions to avoid the harmful effects of the sun