A TRAVEL GUIDE OF PLANET EARTH FOR EXTRA TERRESTRIALS

BY: ADAM FARHAT

Including: Natural Features, Opportunities, Obstacles, Regionalization of Earth, Famous Landmarks, Travel Tips, Packing List, and Pictures

4 SIGNIFICANT LANDFORMS ON PLANET EARTH• The Amazon Rainforest

• Mt. Everest

• The Nile River

• The Sahara Desert

SAHARA DESERT FACTS

• It is the 3rd biggest desert in the world measuring at 3.629 millions square mile.

• The average temperature of the Sahara Desert is 86 degrees Fahrenheit. The highest temperature in the summer is 104 degrees Fahrenheit.

• The average rainfall ranges from 100mm to 250mm.

• The Sahara covers 10 countries.

• The Desert is located in Northern Africa.

Better pack the sunscreen!

THE NILE RIVER FACTS

• The Nile is the longest river in the world measuring at 4,258 miles long.

• The source of the Nile River is Lake Victoria.

• It is 26-36 feet deep.

• It was used for farming purposes.

• The Nile River runs through 11 countries.

Don’t go swimming in the water!

There are alligators in the water!

MT. EVEREST FACTS

• Mt. Everest is the tallest mountain in the world measuring at 29,028 feet tall.

• It is located in the Mahalangur Mountain Range in Nepal.

• There are 2 main climbing routes the Nepal side and the Tibetan Side.

• The most common rocks found on Mt. Everest are granite, limestone, garnet, and schist.

• Mt. Everest was formed about 60 million years ago.

Better bundle up! It’s cold out there…unless you’re

from Hoth.

AMAZON RAINFOREST FACTS

• The Amazon is the biggest rainforest in the world measuring at 2.124 million square miles.

• It covers 9 countries.

• There is estimated 16,000 tree species in the Amazon Rainforest.

• It is located in upper South America.

• The Amazon’s precipitation per year is 80-120 inches.

Watch out for dangerous animals!

THE AMAZON RAINFOREST OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES

Challenges• Humidity

• Dangerous Animals

• Malaria

• Yellow Fever

Opportunities• Medicine

• Wood

• Nuts

• Fruits

MT. EVEREST OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES

Challenges• Low Oxygen

• Cold

• Natural Hazards

• Bad Transportation

Opportunities• Granite

• Limestone

• Garnet and Schist

• Silt Stone

Granite and limestone are some

of the most used stones.

THE NILE RIVER OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES

Challenges• Floods

• Dangerous Animals

• Rapids

• Whirlpools

Opportunities• Fish

• Water

• Hydropower

• Transportation

THE SAHARA DESERT OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES

Challenges • Extreme Heat

• Sandstorms

• Lack of Water

• High Sand Dunes

Opportunities• Solar Power

• Oil

• Natural Gas

• Iron Ore

If 1/18 of the Sahara Desert was used for solar power it would produce

enough power for Europe and Northern Africa.

THREE WAYS TO REGIONALIZE THE EARTH

• Climate: The Sahara Desert has a topical, dry climate.

• Precipitation: The Amazon Rainforest has 80-120 inches of rain a year.

• Elevation: Mt. Everest is the tallest mountain in the world.

RECOMMENDED PLACES TO VISIT

• Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. It was built by Gustave Eiffel.

• The Great Wall of China. The Great Wall of China was originally used as a fortress.

• Big Ben in London, England. The Tower’s official name is Elizabeth Tower.

• Great Pyramids of Giza are located in Giza, Egypt. The pyramid was built in 2540 BC.

The first Great Wall of China was destroyed.

PACKING LISTSahara Desert and the Great Pyramids:• Sunscreen SPF 100• Hat• Cotton clothing that covers the body• Boots• Sunglasses

Mount Everest:• Climbing Gear• Parka• Snow goggles• Snow boots• Snow pants• Snow Hat• Oxygen

Amazon Rainforest:• Hat• Machete• Sturdy boots• Cool and comfortable clothing• Bug repellent

Nile River:• Sunglasses• Sunscreen SPF 100• Cool and comfortable clothing• Hat

Eiffel Tower and Big Ben:• Season dependent clothing• Comfortable walking shoes

The Great Wall of China:• Season dependent clothing• Comfortable walking shoes

RESOURCES

• Sahara Desert https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_rainforest

• Amazon Rainforest https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sahara

• Mt. Everest https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Everest

• Nile River https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nile

• Eiffel Tower Paris, France https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eiffel_Tower

• The Great Wall Of China China https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Wall_of_China

• Big Ben London, England https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Ben

• Great Pyramids of Giza Giza, Egypt https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Pyramid_of_Giza