Introduction:

• The Earth is where we live, and it has a very special shape.
• Have you ever wondered what shape our Earth is?

Body:

1. Earth is Like a Ball:
   • The Earth is not flat; it’s like a giant ball. We call this shape a sphere.
   • Imagine a ball like a soccer ball or a basketball. Earth is like that, but much, much bigger!
2. How Do We Know Earth Is Round?
   • People have known that Earth is round for a very long time.
   • When ships sail far away, they disappear from the bottom up. This happens because Earth is round.
3. Earth’s Poles and Equator:

1. Earth has two special places called the North Pole and the South Pole. These are like the top and bottom of the ball.
2. There is also a special line around the middle called the equator. It’s like the Earth’s waistline.
3. Day and Night:

1. The round shape of Earth helps us have day and night.
2. When one side faces the sun, it’s daytime there. When it turns away, it’s nighttime.
3. Gravity: Earth’s round shape also makes things stick to it. This is because of something called gravity. It keeps us on the ground.

Conclusion:

• So, the Earth is round, like a big ball! This shape helps us have day and night, and it’s why we don’t float into space. It’s an amazing planet that we call home.

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