Understanding Our Planet: Earth

What is the largest ocean on Earth?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

Which layer of the Earth is made of solid rock and includes both the crust and the upper part of the mantle?

• Core

• Mantle

• Lithosphere

• Asthenosphere

What type of natural resource is coal?

• Renewable

• Non-renewable

• Inexhaustible

• Recyclable

Which of the following is a freshwater source?

• Oceans

• Rivers

• Seas

• Estuaries

Mount Everest is an example of which type of landform?

• Plateau

• Mountain

• Valley

• Plain

What is the main cause of the different climate zones on Earth?

• The Earth's rotation on its axis

• The Earth's orbit around the sun

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

• The distance from the sun

Which climate zone is characterized by high temperatures and significant precipitation throughout the year?

• Polar

• Temperate

• Tropical

• Desert

What is the primary source of fresh water on Earth?

• Lakes

• Rivers

• Glaciers and ice caps

• Groundwater

Which of the following is considered a renewable resource?

• Oil

• Wind

• Natural gas

• Coal

What type of landform is formed by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river?

• Mountain

• Canyon

• Delta

• Plateau