WONDER #1653: Is Earth Called the Same Thing in Every Language?

Question 1 of 3

Some might consider Earth to be a strange name for our planet, given that about 70% of the planet is covered by what?

  1. clouds
  2. sky
  3. water
  4. iron

Question 2 of 3

The English word for Earth is derived from words meaning soil or what?

  1. ground
  2. sky
  3. water
  4. cloud

Question 3 of 3

What is the Spanish word for Earth?

  1. burrito
  2. tiempo
  3. agua
  4. tierra

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