Earth's Layers
What is Earth's first layer?
the crust
How many continents are there?
seven
What kind of storm can occur in winter?
snowstorm
How many seasons are there in a year and what are they?
There are four seasons in a year. They are spring, summer, fall and winter.
Which natural resource do we get from trees?
wood
What is the mantle made of?
solid rock
Are plates still moving?
Yes.
What is a severe and violent storm that brings heavy winds and destroys things?
tornado
Which season is the hottest and which is the coldest?
summer is the hottest; winter is the coldest
Which natural resource do plants need to grow?
soil
Can people go into the mantle?
No, because it's too hot.
What was it called when all plates used to touch?
Pangaea
What is a tornado's shape?
In which season do flowers bloom?
spring
Name three natural resources.
water, air, wood, clay, soil, fuel, wool, etc.
What are the four layers of the Earth?
crust, mantle, outer core, inner core
What happens when plates move?
earthquakes
Name three types of storms.
sandstorm, hail, tornado, snowstorm, thunderstorm, typhoon, hurricane, etc.
What is another name for fall?
autumn
What are the two most important natural resources people need to live?
water and air
What is the inner core made of?
round metal ball
How old is Earth?
4.5 billion years old
What is the center of a typhoon or hurricane called?
the eye of the storm
In which season do some animals go into hibernation?
winter
Which natural resource helps to provide electricity and drive cars?
fuel