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Earth Components
Landforms
Water flow
Bodies of Water
Earth v. Sun
100

What are two examples of living things?

Humans

Animals

Plants

100

What words can be used to describe a mountain?

-tallest landform

-pointed peak

-sloped sides

-made of earth and rock

100
What force makes water flow downhill always?

Gravity

100

What is the source of all bodies of water?

Rain

100

How long does it take for Earth to rotate on its axis?  What do we call this?

24 hours = a day

200

What are rivers and waterfalls an example of?

water

200

What landform is a low area found between two mountains, looks wide open, is home to many animals, and often has rivers or lakes winding through them?

Valley

200

True or False:

Water flows from large bodies of water to smaller bodies of water.

FALSE

200

Which body of water is made from many streams combining into the next largest body of water?

Rivers

200

How long does it take for earth to revolve around the sun?  What is this called?

365 days = 1 year

300

What are two ways we can use air?

-to breathe

-to keep cool

-to fly

-to generate electricity

300

Describe a hill in three ways.

-Smaller than mountains.

-Looks like waves in the landscape.

-Covered with trees and grass.

-Open space.

300

Name all the bodies of water that contain FRESH water.

Lakes, rivers, streams, wetlands, and ponds all contain fresh water.

300

Name one body of water found in Alberta.

Sylvan Lake

Bow River

North Saskatchewan River

Lake Louise

300
When the sun is facing the other side of earth, is it day or night where you are?

It is NIGHT

400

Give two examples of land, and explain how they support life.  Be specific.

Ex) Trees grow out of the land, and are home to many animals.

400

Which landform can be described as flat, fields of grass or wheat, and is home to many living things?

Prairies / Plains

400

True or False

Where land is flat, the water flow slows down and can create a lake.

TRUE

400

DOUBLE JEOPARDY BONUS ROUND:

Name an animal that is ONLY found in fresh water that we eat, and keep as a pet.

Gold fish

400

When the earth is tilted TOWARDS the sun, what season is it?

SUMMER

500

How do earth's components work together to support life?

answers may vary

500

Describe a plateau.

-elevated

-flat

-wide and flat on top

-gives eagles and goats good view of surroundings

500

Does the ocean have salt water or fresh water?  Name three living things that can only be found in the ocean?

The ocean only has salt water.  Three living things that can only be found in the ocean include: sharks, sea turtles, and starfish.
500

Name IN ORDER all the bodies of water that water flows from, from beginning to end.

Rain - Streams - Rivers - Lakes - Rivers - Oceans

500

When it's summer in Canada, what season is it in Australia?

Winter