FACTS ABOUT THE EARTH
Learn all about our amazing planet…
Earth, our wonderful world! But how much do you know about the planet we call home? Let’s find out with our fascinating facts about the Earth…



Facts about the Earth
Facts about the earth - solar system

1) Earth is the third planet from the sun in our solar system. Its name comes from the the old English and Germanic words meaning ‘the ground’.
2) Our amazing planet has been around for quite some time. By researching our planet’s rocks, scientists have calculated the Earth to be around 4.5 billion years old!

Facts about the earth - atmosphere
3) Like all the planets, Earth orbits (travels around) around the sun. And it does so at some serious...