Our Restless Earth (Prior Learning)

How many planets are in our Solar System?

• 10

• Eight

• 5

• Nine

Answer explanation

The Sun is actually a large star and not a planet, therefore there is only 8 and not nine, a common misconception.

Identify (Name) as many planets of the Solar System as possible?

Answer explanation

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

Draw the Solar System, starting with the planets nearest to the Sun

Answer explanation

How many years ago did the Earth form?

• 4.5 Billion

• 5.5 Billion

• 6 Billion

• 4 Billion

The Earth has 3 different layers.

Draw a diagram showing the structure of the Earth

(try to name each part/section)

Choose 1 part/layer of the Earth that you know and write a fact about it.

The Earths outer layer is broken into parts called.....

• Pilates

• Plates

• Mates

• Tectonic Plates

The Earths plates move in different directions, can you explain why?

The Land on the earth used to joined together into one super large landmass. What was it called?

• Pluto

• Pangolin

• Pangaea

• Paros

Draw a diagram/picture showing how you think mountains are formed