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Abby: The Earth is our home. It's the third planet from the sun which is the perfect place in our solar system for life because it's not too hot and it's not too cold. It's just right. And because planet Earth sits at a slight tilt, as we orbit the sun, we get to enjoy four seasons, spring, summer, fall, and winter.

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Abby: Earth's environment is a perfectly balanced combination of sunlight, water, and oxygen in just the right amounts to maintain life. In fact, all over the world, from the depths of the ocean, to the tips of the highest mountains, you'll find life.

Abby: Okay. So, humans and other life can survive here, but we don't just survive. The Earth allows us to thrive, to really live a good life. Planet Earth provides us with every single thing we eat and drink. Planet Earth provides us with the most amazing scenery.

Abby: The land in Iowa is so beautiful. A long time ago, the wind blew in some special soil to the west side of our state. It landed in huge piles. Now we have these awesome rolling, Loess Hills.

Abby: Planet Earth is also a lot of fun. Have you ever gazed at the stars? Built a sand castle? Planted a seed and watched it grow, or a whole field of seeds? Have you ever gone skiing? Gone fishing? Or splashed in a puddle? Have you ever gone for a hike? Or searched for animal tracks?

Abby: As long as we all work together to keep our planet clean and healthy, we will all get to thrive on planet Earth.