Earth supports life because it has the perfect mix of things living things need to survive!
Here's how:
- Lots of Oxygen: We breathe in oxygen, and plants help make it! It's super important for animals and people to live.
- Lots of Water: Water is essential for drinking, growing food, and keeping everything alive. Earth has oceans, lakes, rivers, and even water underground!
- Just the Right Temperature: Earth is the perfect distance from the sun. It's not too hot like Mercury or too cold like Neptune. This means we can have liquid water, which is crucial. If it was too hot, all the water would boil away. If it was too cold, all the water would freeze!
- Protection from the Sun: Earth has a special blanket called an atmosphere. This protects us from harmful rays from the sun that could make us sick.
- Food Chain: Plants can make their own food using sunlight (photosynthesis). Animals eat plants or other animals. This system keeps everything in balance.
- Land and Soil: Provides a place for plants to grow and animals to live. Good soil helps plants grow strong and healthy.
So, Earth is a special place with everything needed for plants, animals, and people to live and thrive!
