P1: The Earth in the Universe

P1.1 What do we know about the place of the Earth in the Universe?P1.1 What do we know about the place of the Earth in the Universe?

P1.1 What do we know about the place of the Earth in the Universe? The Earth is one of eight planets orbiting the sun in almost circular paths, together with other smaller objects including asteroids, dwarf planets, comets and moons. The solar system is made. The...

P1.2 What do we know about the Earth and how it is changing?P1.2 What do we know about the Earth and how it is changing?

P1.2 What do we know about the Earth and how it is changing? Rocks provide evidence for changes in the Earth: Erosion – the Earth’s surface is made up of LAYERS of rock, one on top of the other with the oldest at the bottom. The layers are made of compacted SEDIMENT,...