Discover Earth's Unique Features

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What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by liquid or frozen water?

  • 70% (correct)
  • 50%
  • 90%
  • 30%

What is the main reason why Earth is considered a unique planet?

  • It has plate tectonics
  • It has a suitable atmosphere
  • It has the right distance from the sun
  • It has liquid water (correct)

Which of the following planets may have similarities with Earth?

  • Mercury
  • Mars
  • Jupiter
  • Venus (correct)

What is the role of Earth's atmosphere in making it habitable?

<p>It shields Earth from the sun's rays (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the useful biological products Earth can provide for humans?

<p>Water and oxygen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Earth is the only place in the known universe confirmed to host ______

<p>life</p> Signup and view all the answers

Earth is sometimes called ______ planet

<p>blue</p> Signup and view all the answers

Earth is kept warm by an ______ atmosphere

<p>insulating</p> Signup and view all the answers

Earth, Venus, and Mars may have ______

<p>similarities</p> Signup and view all the answers

About 70% of the surface of the Earth is covered by liquid or ______ water

<p>frozen</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Earth's Unique Features

  • Earth's surface is approximately 70% covered by liquid or frozen water.

Earth's Uniqueness

  • Earth is considered a unique planet due to its ability to support life.

Similarities with Other Planets

  • Mars and Venus may have similarities with Earth.

Role of Earth's Atmosphere

  • Earth's atmosphere plays a crucial role in making it habitable.

Biological Products

  • Earth provides various useful biological products for humans, including unstated examples.

Hosting Life

  • Earth is the only known place in the universe confirmed to host life.

Nicknames

  • Earth is sometimes referred to as the "water planet".

Temperature Regulation

  • Earth's atmosphere keeps the planet warm.

Planetary Features

  • Earth, Venus, and Mars may have shared common features in the past.

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