Star-Nosed Mole
To circle around something
Orbit
The layer of gases surrounding Earth
Atmosphere
What is the largest desert? Stated in the Carmen Sandiego video
Sahara
The water that falls on the ground as rain, snow, sleet, hail, or mist
Precipitation
An event in which the ground shakes or trembles, brought about by the collision of tectonic plates
Earthquake
An imaginary line that runs through Earth’s center
Axis
A large, unbroken mass of land
Continent
Giant ocean wave caused by volcanic eruptions or movement of the earth under the ocean floor
Tsunami
The process by which Earth’s surface is worn away by natural forces
Weathering
The process by which weathered bits of rock are moved elsewhere by water, wind, or ice
Erosion
Earth's complete trip around the sun
Revolution
A flat area that rises above the surrounding land
Plateau
A large expanse of land that can be flat or have a gentle roll
Plain
A narrow strip of land that connects two larger land areas
Isthmus
What was another name for the country Netherlands in the "Carmen Sandiego" episode?
Holland
One of the 16 pieces of Earth’s crust
Tectonic Plates
Which country did they find Carmen Sandiego in?
Netherlands
The Earth's water cycle, including oceans, glaciers, rivers, and lakes
Hydrosphere
The regions of Earth where living organisms exist, including land, air, and water
Biosphere
The study of the shape and features of land surfaces
Topography
One of two days of the year when the sun reaches its northernmost or southernmost point
Solstice
One of two days each year when the sun is directly overhead at the Equator
Equinox
An area that receives reduced rainfall because it is on the side of a mountain facing away from the ocean
Rain Shadow
A place where two tectonic plates grind against each other
Fault
The process in which water is used and reused on Earth, including precipitation, collection, evaporation, and condensation
Water Cycle