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Earth, our home planet is teeming with life and wonderous things. We have studied Earth more than any other planet, yet there is still more to be discovered.  Below are some quick facts about Earth.  However this is not a planet we are studying to move to.  Please select another planet to research for our “BIG MOVE.”  However you may use Earth’s facts to find a planet that will make a suitable new home.

 

 

Quick Facts about Earth

Topic

Data

Diameter

12,756.28 km

Density

5.515 g/cm3

Mass

5.976 x 1024 kg

Volume

1.087 x 1012 km3

Temperature Range

-69° C to 58° C

Atmosphere

Mostly Nitrogen and Oxygen

Winds

483 km/hr

Moons

One

Average Distance from Sun

149,597,870 km

Orbital Period

1 Year, 0 Days, 0 Hours

Rotation

23 Hours 56.1 Min

Tilt

23.45°

Rings

None

Composition

Iron Core, Silicate Surface

Magnetic Field

Up to 362000 km from Surface