Landforms
What do you call a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides?
Peninsula
What tool measures temperature?
Thermometer
A large settlement where many people live and work
City
A material from nature used by humans
Natural resource
How many continents are there?
Seven
What is the tallest mountain on Earth?
Mount Everest
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is short-term; climate is long-term
It refers to the growth of cities
urbanization
Is coal renewable or non-renewable?
Non-renewable
Which ocean is the largest?
Pacific Ocean
A long, deep valley with steep sides is called a ____.
Canyon
What causes the seasons?
The tilt of the Earth’s axis
It refers to moving from one place to another to live
Migration
Give one example of a renewable resource
Solar energy / Wind / Water
On which continent is Egypt located?
Africa
What landform is created when magma erupts from the Earth?
Volcano
A seasonal wind bringing heavy rain (especially in South Asia)
Monsoon
Name one reason people move to cities
Jobs / Education / Services
What do you call the natural gas, coal, and oil collectively?
Fossil fuels
Which two continents are completely in the Southern Hemisphere?
Australia and Antarctica
Name one landform created by plate tectonics
Mountains
Name one human activity that contributes to climate change
Burning fossil fuels / Deforestation
What’s the difference between rural and urban?
Rural = countryside, Urban = city
What do we call the careful use of resources so they don’t run out?
Conservation
Name the ocean located between Africa and Australia
Indian Ocean