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You live on a planet called Earth β but have you ever wondered what kind of place Earth really is?
Letβs blast off on a space adventure and explore our home planet! ππ
π Earth Is a Planet in Space
Earth is one of eight planets that go around a big star called the Sun. This trip around the Sun takes 365 days β thatβs one whole year!
Earth is the third planet from the Sun, and itβs just the right distance:
β Not too hot (like Mercury)
β Not too cold (like Neptune)
β Just right for people, animals, and plants!
Thatβs why scientists call Earth the Goldilocks planet β because itβs perfect for life! π»πΌ
π What Makes Earth Special?
Earth is the only planet we know that has:
β Liquid water (oceans, rivers, and lakes)
β Air to breathe (full of oxygen)
β Living things (including YOU!)
About 70% of Earth is covered in water. The rest is land β with mountains, forests, deserts, and cities. And above it all is the atmosphere, like a big invisible blanket that keeps us safe from harmful space rays.
So next time you look up at the stars, remember β Earth is just one tiny planet in a giant universeβ¦ but itβs the only home we have. ππ