All About Earth
How old is the Earth?
4.5 billion years
If it is 15:00 in Lisbon, what time is it in Tenerife?
15:00
Earth’s layer between the crust and outer core.
M-A-N-T-L-E
The Earth is flat.
If it’s false, correct the sentence.
False!
The Earth is round/spherical.
Each team member must say this tongue twister twice (individually). You have one minute to practice!
The three thirsty travellers travelled through three valleys.
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What are the 4 layers of the Earth?
Crust, mantle, outer core, inner core
If it is 10:00 in Madrid, what time is it in New York City?
4:00AM
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The name of the Earth’s supercontinent.
P-A-N-G-A-E-A
A mountain is higher than a valley.
If it’s false, correct the sentence.
True!
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Let’s play charades! Choose one teammate to act out two words. You will have a minute to guess, so be quick!
Volcano, tectonic plates
Why did Pangaea split?
Because of the movement of the Earth’s tectonic plates
If it is 11:00 in Los Angeles, what time is it in London?
19:00
Meseta Central is an example of this type of landform.
P-L-A-T-E-A-U
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The core is the innermost layer of the Earth.
If it’s false, correct the sentence.
True!
Let’s draw something! One member of your team will have to draw and your team has to guess the word.
Crust, river, mountain
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What is the Earth’s core mainly made of?
- Magma
- Dirt & ice
- Iron & nickel
Iron & nickel
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If it is 21:00 in Santander, what time is it in Tokyo?
4:00AM (the following morning)
Something that we experience which is caused by the movement or friction of the Earth’s tectonic plates.
E-A-R-T-H-Q-U-A-K-E
A peninsula is completely surrounded by water.
If it’s false, correct the sentence.
False!
An island is completely surrounded by water.
or
An island is surrounded by water on most sides.
Name 4 words related to volcanoes.
Examples: magma, lava, eruption, ash, crater, smoke
How is the Earth’s relief formed?
A continuous battle between internal forces that build it up and external forces that wear it down.
If it is 12:00 in Paris, what time is it in Manila?
19:00
Solid, cool, rigid outer laye of the Earth. It’s made up of the crust and brittle upper mantle.
Lithosphere: L-I-T-H-O-S-P-H-E-R-E
Examples of internal forces include wind erosion, changes caused by rain, and moving ice.
If it’s false, correct the sentence.
False!
Examples of external forces include wind erosion, changes caused by rain, and moving ice.
or
Examples of internal forces include volcanic eruptions, mountain formation, and tectonic plate movement.
Where in Spain can this bridge be found?
Cueto