EARTH SCIENCE 11

It is the largest of the terrestrial planets.

The highest point on Earth is the Mt. Fuji which reaches a height of 8.8 km.

What causes the tides on Earth?

Earth does not have one of the most circular orbits of all the planets.

The atmosphere protects life on Earth by absorbing UV solar radiation.

Without the greenhouse gases, Earth would be frozen , more than 60° F colder.

Ozone layer protects us from harmless solar radiation.

It traps heat, shields the surface from harmful radiation, and provides chemicals needed for life .

Strong Magnetic field shields us from the uv radiation coming from the sun.

This is the process that the first life on Earth underwent and developed on the oceans.