The world's cold places | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

Where does the Earth get heat from?

• people

• inside the earth

• the sun

• fires

Answer explanation

The sun - this is also known as solar energy.

What is a continent?

• a large area of land

• a large area of ocean

• another name for a country

• an island

Answer explanation

There are 7 continents: Antarctica, Africa, Oceania, Asia, Europe, North America, South America.

What is an ocean?

• a lake

• another name for a sea

• a large area of salt water

• a large area of land

Answer explanation

The 5 main oceans are Arctic, Indian, Southern, Atlantic, Pacific.

What does a thermometer measure?

• temperature

• rainfall

• wind speed

• wind direction

Answer explanation

Temperature can be measured in degrees celsius or degrees Fahrenheit

Which area is bigger: local or global?

• local

• global

Answer explanation

Global refers to the whole Earth.

Which of these is not a season?

• summer

• winter

• spring

• polar

• autumn

Answer explanation

Polar is not a season, it is a climate zone.