What pattern do the planets follow around the sun ?
The planets orbit around the sun.
What shape is the earth ?
The earth is a sphere. It is flattened slightly at the top and bottom, and bulges slightly at the equator.
What name is given to earth and why ?
Earth is known as the miracle planet because it is the only planet known to support life. This is due to water and air on the earth and it is just the right distance from the sun.