Layers of the Earth
Mention the layers of the Earth
Crust, Mantle, Outer Core and Inner Core
Name the 7 continents.
Asia, Africa, Australia/Oceania, Antarctica, South America, North America and Europe.
Mention 3 types of landforms.
island, peninsula, volcano, valley, canyon, ocean, glacier, mountain, desert, waterfall, lake, hill, plateau, river.
A person or expert who studies the structure of the Earth.
Geologist
What layer of the Earth do we live on?
The Crust
What is the thickest layer of the Earth?
The Mantle
The Arctic Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, the Southern Ocean, and the Indian Ocean.
What landform is water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice?
A waterfall
A low place between mountains.
Valley
All of the Earth's layers are made of melted rock. True or False.
False
This layer is divided into segments called tectonic plates.
The Crust
What is the largest continent (in territory)?
Asia
What is a landform?
A natural feature on the Surface of the Earth/A shape of land on the crust of the Earth.
A piece of land completely surrounded by water.
Island
What layer of the Earth is completely liquid?
Outer Core
This layer creates something called a magnetic field.
The Outer Core
What is the biggest ocean?
Pacific Ocean
What landform is a large area of water surrounded by land and not connected to the sea?
A lake
A tall mass of rock with steep sides. It is much higher than a hill.
Mountain
What continent has the most islands?
Australia/Oceania
Why is the Inner Core solid?
Because it is under so much pressure.
What two continents does Russia belong to?
Asia and Europe
What is a large, flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding land?
A plateau
An arid region characterized by extremely high or low temperatures and has scarce vegetation.
Desert
What is the only continent with no permanent human habitation?