3rd Grade Earth and Space Review

Front

What is the correct order of the planets from the Sun?

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

Front

What natural materials make up soil?

Back

Soil is composed of weathered rock, plant matter, and animal remains, but not plastic substances.

Front

What process involves shaking a jar up and down to show weathering?

Back

This demonstrates the weathering of the Earth's surface.

Front

What is a sudden movement of loose rock and soil down a steep slope called?

Back

A landslide.

Front

What process contributes to the development of soil?

Back

Breaking down of rock by wind, water, and ice.

Front

What is the closest planet to the Sun?

Back

Mercury.

Front

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter.

Front

What do we call the layer of gases surrounding the Earth?

Back

The atmosphere.

Front

What is the process of rocks breaking down into smaller pieces called?

Back

Weathering.

Front

What is the term for the movement of water from the ground to the atmosphere?

Back

Evaporation.