Components of Earth
Which component of the Earth is good for swimming?
Water
Which word means "to spin around its axis"?
Rotation
Which landform is tall and pointy and may have snow?
Mountain
What is another word for a very small river?
Stream
Which component of Earth do we breathe?
Air
Which word means "to travel around the sun"?
Revolution
Which landform is grassy and tall but rounded on top instead of pointy?
Hill
What is the name for water that falls from the sky?
Rain (or snow!)
Which component of the Earth has hills, mountains, grass, and soil?
Land
How long does it take for the Earth to make one complete spin around its axis?
1 day (24 hours)
Which landform is an area of water completely surrounded by land?
Lake
What is the name for a sheet of frozen water found mainly in the mountains?
Glacier
Which component of Earth can be pets?
Animals
How long does it take for the Earth to travel all the way around the sun?
1 year (365 days)
Which landform is found between two hills or mountains and is shaped like a "V"?
A valley
What is one body of water that has FRESH water (NOT Salt water)?
Lake, river, stream or pond
Where can you find salt water on the Earth?
In the oceans