This learning area is designed to provide a general background for the understanding of the Earth on a planetary scale. It presents the history of the Earth through geologic time. It discusses the Earth’s structure and composition, the processes that occur beneath and on the Earth’s surface, as well as issues, concerns, and problems pertaining to Earth’s resources.

You will learn in this session how the features of the Earth are necessary to sustain life. Additionally, this will teach you about the differences between our world and other planets.