The Earth´s Layers
How many layers does Planet Earth have?
There are 3 layers on Planet Earth.
What is the Geosphere made up of?
The Geosphere is made up of minerals and rocks.
What heats the water that comes from the seas and oceans?
The Sun.
How do we call the water that we drink?
Drinking water
Is Granite a mineral or a rock?
A Rock
What is the air we breathe called?
Atmosphere
How many components do rocks have?
Rocks are made up of many minerals.
What happens to water after it is heated?
It evaporates and changes to gas to make clouds.
What must drinking water be free of to be clean?
Microorganisms
Is Emerald a mineral or a rock?
A mineral
What is both land and water called?
Geosphere
How many components do minerals have?
Minerals are made up of one component.
What happens to clouds when it is cold and it snows?
The clouds turn into solid.
Do many people have access to drinking water? Yes or no?
Not many people have access to drinking water
Where does the water that falls from the clouds go?
It goes back to the rivers, seas, and oceans.
What is the total amount of water on the planet called?
Hydrosphere
What do minerals and rocks provide us?
Minerals and rocks provide us with energy.
What happens to clouds when it is cold and it rains?
They turn into liquid.
What gases make up the atmosphere?
It comprises gases like nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, or water vapor.
What is the first layer of the Geosphere?
Crust
What are the 3 layers of Geosphere?
Crust, Mantle, and Core
What are the four characteristics of minerals?
Hardness, shape, shine, and colour.
What is the cycle where water falls to the ground and returns to the rivers and oceans?
The Water Cycle
What are the other elements of the atmosphere?
Dust or pollen
Which layer protects us from the sun´s rays and helps us breathe?
The atmosphere.