Interesting Facts about the Earth

Did you know that:

• The Earth was formed approximately 4.54 billion years ago and is the only known planet to support life
• The Earth was once believed to be the centre of the universe
• Earth is the only planet not named after a god: the other seven planets in our solar system are all named after Roman gods or goddesses
• 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered in water
• A year on Earth isn’t 365 days -it’s actually 365.26 days. It’s this extra .26 days that creates the need for leap years
• Only 3% water of the earth is fresh, rest 97% salted. Of that 3%, over 2% is frozen in ice sheets and glaciers?