The Earth, our planet
Does the Hydrosphere or the Atmosphere contain all the water on Earth?
Hydrosphere
Name the two ways that the Earth is continuously moving.
Rotation and Revolution
Name one way you can orient yourself during the day.
Compass, Clock Method, Stick Method, GPS
What are the two ways geographic space is organized?
Landscapes and Territories
What is another word for the season fall?
Autumn
What is the center structure of the Earth called?
The Core
Which of the two movements causes day and night?
Rotation
Little Dipper
Is the Equator a meridian or a parallel
Parallel
In what state is the city of Chicago?
Illinois
What is the atmosphere?
The layers of gases that surround the Earth.
How long does one revolution take?
365 days (and 6 hours)
Which method of orienting yourself uses the Earth's Magnetic Field?
Compass
Do meridians or parallels run from pole to pole?
Meridians
Demonstrate the Earth's rotation (like we did in class)
spin in a circle
What is the core made of?
Iron
What is the main consequence of the Earths revolution around the sun?
The seasons
If the shadow on the moon is on the left side, and the points of its crescents are pointing east, is the moon waxing or waning?
Waxing
Latitude measures a points distance in degrees from what line?
the equator
Are we in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere?
northern hemisphere
Name one of the three things the Earth had that helped life form.
Moderate Temperature, Atmosphere with Oxygen, or Liquid Water
Name the four cardinal directions.
North, South, East, West
What does GPS stand for?
Global Positioning System
What is the name for the Meridian that has a value of 0°
Prime Meridian
What is your favorite season and why?
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