How far is Earth from the Sun?

	Earth is the third closest planet to the Sun.
	Earth has an average of 93,300,000 miles from the Sun.
	Earth is 149.6 million kilometers from the Sun.
	Earth is  1 AU* from the Sun.

How big is Earth? (What is its diameter?)

	Earth has a diameter of 7,926.2 miles at the equator (12,756 kilometers).
	Earth is the fifth largest planet.
	Four planets are larger than Earth an three planets are smaller.

What is Earth made of?

	Earth has a crust, an upper and a lower mantle, and an outer and inner core. The major elements of the Earth are: iron (Fe), oxygen (O), silicon (Si), magnesium (Mg), nickel (Ni) and sulfur (S). Picture of Earth as seen from the surface of the moon. (Microsoft ClipArt)
	The Earth is the densest major body in the solar system.
	Earth's surface is 70% water (H²O).
	The planet looks blue from space.
	Earth's atmosphere is made up of nitrogen 78%, oxygen 21%, and other gases 1%.
	Earth's temperature averages 59° F at sea level.
	Earth has one moon.