Solar System
How many planets are in our solar system?
8
How many layers of the earth did we learn?
Four
What is a volcano?
An opening in the earth's crust through which magma escapes
What is Miss Khaicy's first name
Isabelle
What is the name of our galaxy? Spell it correctly to get the points
The Milky Way
What are the layers of the earth in order?
Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core
What is the verb for when lava and smoke escape a volcano?
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erupt
True or False: There are more kangaroos in Australia than people
True!
What do we call the four planets closest to the sun AND the four planets furthest from the sun?
Closest: Inner Rocky Planets
Furthest: Outer Gas Planets
What is the mantle made from? Spell it correctly to get the points
magma
Explain the difference between active, dormant and extinct volcanoes
Active- awake
Dormant- sleeping
Extinct - dead/finished
Spell the words Miss Khaicy says
tectonic plate
What is the difference between a moon and a planet?
A moon orbits a planet
A planet orbits a star
What are the different pieces of the crust called?
Tectonic plates
How many active volcanoes are in the world?
Approximately 1,500
How many hearts does an octopus have?
Three
Name all the planets in the solar system in order from the sun
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1. Mercury
2. Venus
3. Earth
4. Mars
5. Jupiter
6. Saturn
7. Uranus
8. Neptune
Which two metals is the outer core made from?
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iron and nickel
Explain the difference between cinder cone, shield and composite volcanoes
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Teacher judges answer
Which state of Australia is a separate island? Spell it correctly.
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Tasmania