The Blue Planet
Why do we call planet Earth the "blue planet"?
Because it is mostly surrounded by water.
Where is the ozone layer located?
In the stratosphere
What are the three layers of the geosphere?
core, mantle and crust
About _____% of the hydrosphere is freshwater.
2-5%
What is the name of Lilo's pet?
Stitch
What is the deepest ocean?
Pacific Ocean
Can you name the 5 layers of the atmosphere?
troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere
What is the mantle made of?
magma
groundwater or aquifers
What is the biggest example of sedimentary rock?
The Grand Canyon
Name the 7 continents.
North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Antarctica, and Australia and Ocenia.
Which components can we find in the hydrosphere?, ni________, o_________, c______ d________, ...
nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, water vapour, ozone, etc.
We can identify a mineral based on these characteristics:
c__l____, ha__d____, l_str__
colour, hardness and lustre
We can find this part of the hydrosphere in the troposphere.
Water vapour in the form of clouds.
Who sings the credit song "Never Say Never" in Karate Kid (2010)?
(100 extra if you can sing the lyrics)
Justin Bieber and Jaden Smith
Can you name the 5 oceans?
Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, Artic Ocean.
What is the function of the ozone layer?
To protect us from the UV rays and avoid radiation.
What is the difference between weathering and erosion?
Weathering is the breaking down of rocks.
Erosion is the displacement of rocks from one place to another.
Why do we need to filter water before we drink it?
To get rid of impurities, like trash or animal matter, chemicals or bacteria.
What nationality is the of the scientist that discovered the damage of CFCs in the ozone layer?
Mexican
What is the busiest ocean?
Atlantic ocean
Weather takes place in this layer.
troposphere
Explain how sedimentary rocks are formed.
Rock particles sediment at the bottom of rivers or other water bodies. Then they get compressed together until they form a rock.
What do we call the part of the rivers that connect with the oceans?
mouth
What is the name of the main character in Pirates of the Caribbean?
Jack Sparrow