Earth Systems (Land, Water and Air)
Name one natural resource humans use every day.
Water, air, oil, sunlight, soil
What star gives Earth light and heat?
The Sun
What natural event causes the ground to shake?
Earthquake
What word describes what the weather is like today?
Weather
What part of Earth do humans live on—land, water, or air?
Land
What happens when trash is thrown on the ground instead of in a bin?
Pollution
What object orbits Earth?
The Moon
What natural event involves strong winds and heavy rain near the ocean?
Hurricane
What word describes weather patterns over many years?
Climate
What covers most of Earth’s surface: land or water?
Water
What type of energy comes from the Sun?
Solar energy
What causes day and night on Earth?
Earth’s rotation
What natural event involves lava and ash coming from Earth?
Volcano
Which season is usually the hottest in most places?
Summer
What do we breathe from the air to stay alive?
Oxygen
Why is clean water important?
Drinking, health, cooking, cleaning
Why is Earth not too hot or too cold compared to some planets?
Its distance from the Sun
Why do people prepare for natural disasters?
To stay safe and reduce damage
What type of weather often comes from dark clouds?
Rain or storms
What happens to the ground when it rains a lot?
It gets wet or muddy
Name one thing people can do to help protect Earth.
Recycle, save water, reduce waste, use less energy
Name one thing that satellites help us do.
GPS, weather tracking, communication
Name one way people stay safe during a storm.
Stay indoors, follow warnings, prepare supplies
Name one way weather can change daily life.
Travel delays, clothing choices, school closures, work changes
Name one way water helps living things survive.
Drinking, growing food, cleaning, or cooling