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The mountain chains that cross Earth prevent the violent
storms at polar regions from creating chaos on Earth, and help
to keep the planet's temperature in balance.
from east to west, beginning with the Himalayas in
China and continuing with the Taurus mountains in
Anatolia and the Alps in Europe.
We have learned how our Earth maintains its
temperate, although the temperature in outer space is
around -270°C (-455°F). If the temperature of Earth
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were too cold or too hot, to the extent of becoming a
threat to human life, we would simply not be able to
survive. Therefore, the moderate temperate level on
Earth is Allah's blessing. In return for this blessing, we
ought to show gratitude to Allah, Who provides the
most beautiful conditions of life for us. This is one of
the most important things we need to keep in mind.
How big is Earth and how does Allah protect our
Earth against other bodies in space?
In the next section, we will answer these ques-
tions...