earth by: ethan saffier. earth’s symbol how did earth get its name? earth means “the planet...

EarthBy: Ethan Saffier

Earth’s Symbol

How did earth get its name?

Earth means “The planet inhabited by humans”

DistancesThird closest to the sun

150 Million Kilometers (1 AU)

Measurements Mass- 5,972 x 1024 Kg

Volume- 108.321 x 10 Km3

Density- 9.78 m/s2

The Earth would sink, it is to dense

Orbit and Rotation

It takes one earth year to orbit the sun (365 days)

It takes on earth day for each rotation (24 hours)

Size of it’s atmosphere

Thin atmosphere

Temperature Range

Hottest- 1340F

Coldest- -1360F

Composition Appearance

Surface composition- Rocky and rugged

Inner core, outer core, mantle, crust

Green plants, blue water, rocky mountains, thick forests

WeatherPrecipitation (rain, snow, etc.)

Hurricanes, Tornados, and tsunamis

Temperatures change throughout the year

MoonsThere is only one moon on earth

WaterThere are three forms of water

• Liquid

• Solid

• Gas

Special Information

Different seasons throughout the solar year

Perfect distance from the sun (Not to hot and not too cold)

The earth has its own orbit that the moon revolves around

CitationsEn.wikipedia.org/wiki/earth

Bobthealien.co.uk/earthete.htm

Ionescu/andrei.welcometospaceblog.com

Welcometospaceblog.com/2011/101top-5-what-makes-earth-so-special.htm

faculty.weber.edu/bdattilo/shknbk/notes/cmptstrat.htm