The Earth's Land, Air, and Water
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What you will learn
- 1Name and describe the three main parts of the Earth — land, air, and water
- 2Sort examples correctly into the right group
Mini Lesson
Look out your window. You might see fields, roads, rivers, and sky. Our planet has three main parts: land, air, and water.
Land
- Land is the solid ground beneath our feet — it covers about 30% of the Earth.
- Land includes mountains, valleys, deserts, forests, fields, and cities.
- Most plants grow in soil on the land, and many animals live on it.
- Example: A mountain, a forest, and a sandy desert are all land.
Water
- Water covers about 70% of the Earth — most of it is the salty ocean.
- Fresh water is found in rivers, lakes, ponds, and underground.
- All living things need water to survive, and many animals live in it.
Air
- Air surrounds the entire Earth like a blanket — we call this the atmosphere.
- Air is invisible but real — you can feel it as wind.
- People and most animals breathe air all day long. Plants need air too.
Words to know
Land
The solid ground we walk on
e.g. Mountains and forests are on land.
Water
The liquid in rivers, lakes, and oceans
e.g. Fish swim in water.
Air
The invisible mix of gases all around us that we breathe
e.g. We breathe air every second.
Atmosphere
The layer of air that wraps around the whole Earth
e.g. The atmosphere keeps us safe from space.
Earth
The planet we live on
e.g. Earth has land, water, and air.
Ask yourself: "Is it solid ground? That is land. Is it liquid you can drink or swim in? That is water. Is it the invisible stuff we breathe? That is air!"
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