Earth's Layers
What is the outermost layer of Earth?
Crust
What do we call the large pieces of Earth’s crust?
Tectonic Plates
What is the condition of the atmosphere at a specific time?
Weather
What causes the Moon to shine?
Reflection of sunlight
What is the closest planet to the Sun?
Mercury
Which layer of the Earth is the thickest?
Mantle
What type of boundary occurs when plates move apart?
Divergent/Constructive
What is long-term weather pattern called?
Climate
What phase is the Moon in when it is completely dark?
New Moon
What is the name of our galaxy?
Milky Way
What is the center of Earth called?
Core
What type of boundary causes earthquakes when plates slide past each other?
Transform
What process turns liquid water into vapor?
Evaporation
What phase is a fully lit Moon?
Full Moon
What force keeps planets in orbit?
Gravity
Which layer is made of liquid metal?
Outer Core
What is it called when one plate is forced under another?
Subduction
What is it called when water vapor cools and changes back into liquid?
Condensation
Why do Moon phases occur?
Changing positions of Earth, Moon, and Sun
What is the difference between inner and outer planets?
Inner = rocky; outer = gas giants
Why can’t humans travel to the Earth's core?
Extreme heat and pressure
Why do volcanoes often form near plate boundaries?
Magma rises where plates interact
Why do coastal areas usually have milder climates than inland areas?
Water heats and cools more slowly than land
Who was the first person to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
Why do planets closer to the Sun have shorter years?
They travel shorter distances and move faster in orbit