ORIGIN AND STRUCTURE OF THE JERIK CHRISTOFFER O.

GASPAR

EARTH
 WHAT DO YOU
KNOW ABOUT THE
PLANET EARTH?
EARTH
Considered as a home of simple single-celled organisms up
to the most complex life forms including humans. It is
undeniable that the planet we live in is a rare planet as it is
the only planet in our solar system that permits life. The
different characteristics of Earth are responsible for the
proliferation of life.
EARTH’S ATMOSPHERE
The atmosphere consists
of 78.1% nitrogen,
20.9% oxygen, 0.9%
argon, 350 ppm
carbon dioxide, and
other components.
 EARTH'S ATHMOSPHERE
ARGON
1%

OXYGEN
21%

NITROGEN
78%
EARTH’S ATMOSPHERE
The presence of oxygen and carbon dioxide permits
life on Earth. Carbon dioxide is used by
photosynthetic organisms, such as plants and algae, to
convert the energy from the sun to usable energy
through the process of photosynthesis. The oxygen
makes it livable for living organisms including humans
for respiration and for our cells to function.
EARTH’S ATMOSPHERE
Earth’s atmosphere also protects us from the sun’s
radiation. Thirty percent of the radiation is reflected
away by the atmosphere, clouds, and the earth's
surface. Another 25% is absorbed by the atmosphere
and clouds, and the remaining 45% is absorbed by
the earth’s surface.
 SOIL AND VEGETATION
The soil is a mixture of minerals, water, air, organic matter, and
organisms. It is a living medium—a medium for growth of all
kinds of vegetation. The soil promotes growth for plants by
providing nutrients, water, and as a substrate for anchorage of
roots. In return, vegetation produces trees and forests cover,
ensures the water and nutrient cycle, and prevents soil and wind
erosion. This mutual relationship of the soil and vegetation makes
our planet livable.
EARTH’S HYDROSPHERE
The hydrosphere contains all the water on our planet including
ice and vapor. Nearly three-quarters of the earth’s surface is
the sea and the ocean. The ocean houses many species of
marine life and diverse mineral resources. Other forms of
water include river, streams, and lakes. Other than being a
water reservoir, these forms of water are all sources of fish
and shellfish that we consume. They also serve as thermostat
and heat reservoir, especially the ocean. They also serve as
ways for transportation.
 GROUP ACTIVITY
In your groupings, create an infographics
describing the different characteristics of the
earth necessary for growth and survival of life.
To be passed before 5pm today.