Your Definition Of An Earth-Like Planet?

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An Earth-like planet may be defined as a terrestrial planet with similar amounts of water and oxygen, but opinions vary on whether it needs to closely resemble Earth in other aspects. Some argue that a planet with just water and oxygen could be common, while a planet that truly mirrors Earth's conditions, including life, would be exceedingly rare. The discussion highlights the complexity of defining "terrestrial," suggesting that life presence is crucial for a planet to be classified as Earth-like. The consensus on the abundance of Earth-like planets remains unclear, with varying views on their commonality in the universe. Ultimately, the definition of an Earth-like planet is still a topic of debate among scientists and enthusiasts alike.
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Would it be just a terrestrial planet with a similar amount of water and oxygen as Earth? and of course similar distance from the sun or would it have to really resemble Earth?

The former one I don't think would be all that rare but the latter one would really really be rare, exceedingly rare.
 
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What is the current consensus on Earth-like planets now?

Abundant? common? alot? some? fraction? rare?
 
Huh, that's something to think about. Terrestrial means of or realting to or composed of land as well as biology; living or growing on land; not aquadic. So it might not be a terrestrial plant it if just has water and oxygen the way Earth does. It would need to have some form of life on it to be considered a terrestrial. Anything that moved there would be extraterrestrial since it did not originate on the plant.

Humans are terrestrials to Earth. However there are some humans I'm not so sure about.:wink:
 

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