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The earth is about 50 to 60% water the rest is land . | The earth is about 50 to 60% water the rest is land . | ||
Earth consists of | Earth consists of 6 geological continents (traditionally there are [[7]]), which offer a myriad of different meteorological and geological climates, which are home to a significant diverse population of animals, plants, and other organisms, all of which are believed to be carbon-based lifeforms. It was formed about 4.6 billion years ago. | ||
Earth is home to [[:category:Continents|seven geopolitical continents]], as well as a number of seas, oceans, and lakes,rivers, with the former composed mainly of salt water and the latter a mix of salt and fresh water. Earth's atmosphere is largely [[nitrogen]], although it contains significant amounts of [[oxygen]], a byproduct of plant photosynthesis and used in aerobic respiration. | Earth is home to [[:category:Continents|seven geopolitical continents]], as well as a number of seas, oceans, and lakes,rivers, with the former composed mainly of salt water and the latter a mix of salt and fresh water. Earth's atmosphere is largely [[nitrogen]], although it contains significant amounts of [[oxygen]], a byproduct of plant photosynthesis and used in aerobic respiration. | ||