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Earth: a world of living systems

Earth is the third planet from the Sun. Oceans, land, air, and living things interact on this rocky world.

Liquid water covers much of its surface. Earth is the only world where we have confirmed life so far.

Wonder about this

Does finding a planet like Earth prove it has life?

A science clue

No. Scientists need evidence of life; size or location alone is not enough.