Facts about Earth

  Here are some facts  ------

1.   Earth is the third planet from the Sun.

2.  Earth is the fifth largest planet in solar system.

3.  Earth is the only place , which is inhabited by living things.

4.  Earth is the only planet in solar system with liquid water on surface.

5.  Earth is biggest of four planets closest to Sun.

6.  Earth is made of metal and rock.

7.  Earth is the only planet in solar system whose name does not come from Greek or Roman mythology.

8.  The name was taken from English and Germanic.,  simply means " ground  ".

9.  Length of day on Earth is 23.9 hours.

10.  Length of year on Earth is 365.25 days.

11.  Distance from Sun is 150, 196,428 kms.

12.  One way light time to Sun is 8.35 minutes.