Science Lesson 1.1: The Earth and its Inhabitants

What is the proper way of writing the scientific name for a snow leopard?

• Panthera uncia

• Panthera Uncia

• panthera Uncia

• panthera uncia

What do you call the imaginary line that goes through the Earth's center from the North Pole to the South Pole?

While the climate may change minute-by-minute, the weather lasts over a longer period of time.

• True

• False

The picture above is an example of which cloud?

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Altocumulus

• Stratus

The meaning behind the Greek root word "Echino" is prickly or spiny.

• True

• False

Which group of invertebrates does the following character belong to?

• Molluscs

• Porifera

• Annelids

• Cnidarians

The Earth makes a full revolution every 24 hrs.

• True

• False

How many climates are there in the Philippines?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What do you call the stinging cells of Cnidarians that are used for capturing food and self defense?

The Coriolis Effect is caused by the rotation of the Earth.

• True

• False