Layers of the Earth
Which layer do we live on?
The Crust
What is weathering?
Breaking rocks into smaller pieces
What is a force?
A push or a pull
The weight a structure must support is...
The Load
This is a liquid layer around the inner core.
Outer Core
What is erosion?
Moving rocks and soil from one place to another
What force pulls objects towards earth?
Gravity
What is the strongest shape?
Triangle
Which layer is solid and very hot?
Inner Core
Wind can cause erosion (True of False)
True
What is a push or pull we use everyday?
(Many answers accepted)
Door, Chair, Shopping Cart
Give an example of a human-made structure?
(Many answers accepted)
House, School, Cabin
Which layer is the hottest?
Inner Core
Ice can NOT cause weathering (True of False)
False
Gravity pushes objects upwards (True of False)
False
Why is a triangle the strongest shape?
It spreads weight evenly.
The earth has four different layers (True or False)
True
How can erosion change the land?
Can physically change the land, creating mountains, canyons and valleys.
What does friction do?
A force that slows down moving objects.
Give an example of a natural structure?
(Many answers accepted)
Mountains, Rocks