Structure of the Earth
What layer of the Earth do we live on?
the crust
What is hot melted rock called when it bursts out of a volcano?
Lava
What is a tsunami?
A giant ocean wave (or series of giant waves).
What is at the centre of our solar system?
The Sun
True or False: The Moon makes its own light like a giant lightbulb
False! It reflects light from the Sun
What is at the very centre of the Earth?
the Inner Core
What makes the ground shake during an earthquake?
there are sudden movements of rocks in the Earth's crust
What usually starts a tsunami under the sea?
An underwater earthquake.
Name the planet we live on!
The Earth
Why is it dark on the side of Earth facing away from the Sun?
Because Earth is solid and sunlight cannot bend around it
Which layer is made of hot, melted rock that moves slowly?
the mantle
What do we call melted rock while it is still hidden underground?
Magma
What happens to the beach water right before a tsunami wave hits?
The water suddenly pulls back / rushes away from the shore.
What is an asteroid made of?
Rock (or space rock)
Which planet is known for its rings?
Saturn
Which core layer is liquid (runny metal)?
The Outer Core
True or False: Earthquakes only happen on land, never under the ocean
False! They can happen under the sea, too.
As a tsunami wave gets close to the beach, does it get taller or shorter?
Taller!
What is a comet made of, and what forms behind it when it gets close to the Sun?
lump of ice and dirt and it forms a tail
Which is the coldest planet?
Uranus
Put the 4 layers in order from the outside to the inside!
Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core.
What do we call a volcano that is sleeping and might erupt again in the future?
Dormant
Name one place you should run to if a tsunami warning happens.
High ground / up a hill / away from the beach.
Can you name 8 planets in order from the Sun?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
What is the main difference between the Sun and the Moon?
The Sun is a star that creates light; the Moon is a rock that reflects light