The Planet
How many satellites does Earth have?
One. The moon.
How many concentric layers are there on Earth?
The area of the Earth illuminated by sunlight is called ...
The area of Earth illuminated by sunlight is called DAY.
Earth is the fourth planet from the Sun.
False. Earth is the THIRD planet from the Sun.
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EARTH
Earth is located between ... and ...
...between Venus and Mars.
Earth's gaseous outer layer is called the ...
Earth's gaseous outer layer is called the ATMOSPHERE.
What are the two kinds of movement that Earth makes?
Earth makes two kinds of movement: ROTATION and REVOLUTION.
One-quarter if the planet's surface is covered by oceans.
False. THREE-QUARTERS of the planet's surface is covered by oceans.
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AUTUMN
How far is the Earth from the Sun? (approximately)
The Earth is approximately 150 km from the Sun.
What is the hydrosphere?
The hydrosphere is the layer of water that makes up oceans, inland waters (lakes, rivers, groundwater) and glaciers. It ALSO includes the water in the atmosphere.
Which month has an extra day in a leap year?
February has an extra day in a leap year, the 29th. In a normal year, there are only 28 days in February.
The geosphere is 100% solid.
False. The geosphere is PREDOMINANTLY solid but is formed by rocks that can be found in both solid and liquid state.
EHEMIPHERS
HEMISPHERE
Earth's atmosphere is primarily made up of ... and ...
Earth's atmosphere is primarily made up of nitrogen and oxygen.
Which layer is found in the INNER part of the Earth?
The geosphere is found in the inner part of the Earth.
How long is a day on Earth? Does a day last the same amount of time on all the planets in our solar system?
A day on Earth is 23 hours and 56 minutes (or 24 hours). A day does NOT last the same amount of time on all planets. For example, a day on Jupiter lasts for only about 10 hours.
The Equator is an imaginary semi-circle drawn around the Earth that goes from pole to pole.
False. A MERIDIAN is an imaginary semi-circle drawn around the Earth that goes from pole to pole.
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PARALLEL
What characteristics of Earth support life?
Earth's moderate temperature and liquid water makes it the only planet in our solar system that can support life.
What part of the geosphere is found above sea level?
The continents are the large parts of the geosphere that emerge above sea level.
What causes the four seasons?
Earth's tilted axis causes the four seasons: Summer, Autumn, Fall, and Winter.
The axis is the imaginary line that is parallel to the Equator.
False. The axis is the imaginary line that passes through the two poles (north and south).
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GROUNDWATER