2006-08-20 13:14:49 · 10 answers · asked by Erika M 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
It was named by a committee of learned scientists or was the result of an online contest. I forget
2006-08-20 13:20:57 · answer #1 · answered by Bill 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word "earth" is derived from "Eardh" from a pre-historic language, that meant "soil". A similar word "arth" in some asian languages means "base". The Earth has been the abode of mankind and 1000s of other creatures from the very decendance of Adam the Prophet. It can not therefore be pinpointed that who (the individual) gave this particular name to this planet. The Holy Quran names this planet as "Eardh".
2006-08-20 20:36:56 · answer #2 · answered by Asra Mahnoor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Earth hardly seems a suitable name for a planet that is 70% water.
2006-08-20 20:23:41 · answer #3 · answered by cybrog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Earth was not named earth, it has been labled many things, Earth it probably a simplified verson of the other words.
2006-08-20 20:22:45 · answer #4 · answered by Kertcralwer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe all the planets were named after Greek or Roman Gods.
So, probably a scientist from long ago.
2006-08-20 22:08:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, the ancients didn't think Earth was a planet, rather, according to a geocentric system (for ex.), Earth was superior, so it wasn't named after a greco-roman god like the other planets.
2006-08-20 20:29:03 · answer #6 · answered by Man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably some obnoxious ruler named Earthus or something.
2006-08-24 19:35:46 · answer #7 · answered by Halbert 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the planet "Houston"
2006-08-20 20:19:09 · answer #8 · answered by pitbullcopper2004 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i did
2006-08-20 21:38:31 · answer #9 · answered by idiot detector 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my uncle in NASA!!
2006-08-20 20:47:52 · answer #10 · answered by gALa m 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋