The Characteristics of the Earth

The spinning of a planet or moon on its axis

• atmosphere

• rotation

• mantle

• axis

The solid rock that makes up the outer layer of Earth

• core

• mantle

• crust

• axis

The center of the Earth

• atmosphere

• crust

• mantle

• core

An imaginary line running from the North Pole to the South Pole through the center of the Earth

• axis

• atmosphere

• mantle

• core

Earth includes beach grasses, forms of life in the sea, on land, and even in the air. Which term best describes the statement.

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

Life is supported by oxygen and carbon dioxide. Which subsystem will best describe the statement?

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Lithosphere

• Hydrosphere

Which section of Earth is composed primarily of liquid metal?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Earth is made of different layers that have varying characteristics. Which is the thickest layer?

• the mantle

• the inner core

• the outer core

• the crust

Where is most of the water on earth?

• oceans

• rivers

• lakes

• swimming pools

Which layer is made (mostly) of LIQUID iron and nickel?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core