The document discusses the characteristics of Earth that support life compared to other planets like Venus and Mars. It notes similarities between the three planets like their composition and atmospheric properties. However, it also outlines key differences, specifically that Earth alone has abundant liquid water, plate tectonics, and a breathable atmosphere that has allowed life to develop and thrive. The document prompts considering how humans may one day change Mars' environment to support human habitation.

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4. Living Planet

5. OBJECTIVES:
Identify the characteristics of the Earth that
supports life.
Expound how the characteristics of the Earth
sustain the needs of living organism.
Appreciate …

6. Planet Earth is
Unique
Liquid
Water
Plate
Tectonics
Atmosphere

7. Venus, Earth and Mars
Similarities
• (1) They all are terrestrial planets,
made of solid rocks and silicates;
• (2) They all have an atmosphere;
• (3) They all almost have the same
time to rotate on their axes;
• (4) Earth and Mars both have water;
• (5) They all have carbon dioxide; and
• (6) All have landforms.
Differences
• (1) Venus has no water;
• (2) Venus and Mars don’t have
oxygen; and
• (3) Earth has life forms.

8. Activity
No. 1
How can man
change or adjust
Mars’
environment to
make it more
suitable for
human
habitation?
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9. QUIZ NO. 1

10. THANK YOU