CL.4 Quiz (Ch.1 Discovering the Earth)

Which continent is missing?

(a)  

Why do some houses in deserts have small windows?

• To help lose heat.

• To prevent hot wind from blowing into the house.

• To protect the houses against flooding.

• To prevent strong sunlight.

Which description about the Earth's surface is incorrect?

• Land covers about 29% of the Earth.

• The majority of the Earth's surface is covered by ocean.

• There are four continents and seven oceans on the Earth.

• The colours of the Earth's surface show different landscapes.

Why is the circled part looks white from the space?

• It's covered in a thick layer of ice and snow.

• There's no night-time in this region.

• There's no one living in this region.

• The temperature in this region is low.

Put the four continents in the correct order based on their sizes (from the smallest to the largest).

A. Australasia B. Asia. C. Europe D. Africa

 

 

（    ）→（    ）→（    ）→（    ）

• A > C > D > B

• A > B > D > C

• B > D > C > A

• B > A > D > C

What natural environment is it?

"Hot and rainy with plenty of sunshine."

• mountain range

• grassland

• desert

• tropical rainforest

People in tropical rainforests usually use rafts as a means of transport because _______.

• they have to prevent sunburns

• the environment is crossed by many rivers and streams

• flooding often happens in this environment

• it's a way to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide

How does the Earth's surface affect where and how people live?

• It decides the colour of their houses.

• It affects the availability of things from nature.

• It decides what activities they like the most.

• It decides how tall they are.

Which animal is likely to help transport goods on mountains? Enter the letter in the box.

(a)  

Which animal is likely to be obtained as food in polar regions? Enter the letter in the box.

(a)