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Earth |
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Our Wonderful Earth! |
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What is the Shape of Earth? |
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The Oceans on Earth |
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The Continents on Earth |
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Earth is the planet we live on! It's like a giant ball floating in space, and it's where all life as we know it exists. It's got land, water, air, and lots of different environments, like forests, deserts, oceans, and mountains.
Our Planet Earth
So, Earth formed through the accumulation of matter, cooling, and the evolution of its atmosphere, becoming the planet we know today!
The most wonderful thing about our beautiful earth is that its distance from the Sun is just perfect that it is not a hot ball or extra cold.
Moon is the satellite of Earth
The Earth is almost completely round.
Oceans are large bodies of saltwater. These are really very large. Earth has five major oceans, which are large bodies of saltwater that cover most of the planet's surface. Here they are:
These oceans play a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate, providing habitat for diverse marine life, and influencing weather patterns around the globe.
Fun Facts about Oceans
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Continents are large unbroken landmasses. The Earth's surface is divided into seven main pieces of land called continents. Here they are:
Continents
Europe and Asia form one big mass. These two together are named Eurasia. Our country India is a part of Asia.
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1. What is the shape of the Earth? | ![]() |
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3. What are continents? | ![]() |
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