The video explores Earth's formation, structure, and features. It covers the planet's creation from cosmic materials, the distribution of water, and the dynamics of plate tectonics. Earth's layers, from crust to core, and its magnetic field are explained. The atmosphere's composition and the transition to space are discussed, highlighting human existence on this unique planet.

What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?

• 50%

• 71%

• 29%

• 97%

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How was Earth formed 4.6 billion years ago?

• From a supernova explosion

• From a collision of two planets

• From a giant, dirty gas cloud

• From a black hole

What event led to the formation of the Moon?

• A volcanic eruption on Earth

• The Moon formed alongside Earth

• Earth captured a passing asteroid

• A giant object collided with Earth

What percentage of Earth's water is fresh water?

• 2.5%

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

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What is the process called that moves Earth's crust and creates mountains?

• Sedimentation

• Volcanism

• Erosion

• Plate Tectonics

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What is the name of the upper part of the mantle that carries the crust?

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

• Lithosphere

• Asthenosphere

What is the temperature range of Earth's outer core?

• 2,000℃ to 3,000℃

• 1,000℃ to 2,000℃

• 6,000℃ to 7,000℃

• 4,000℃ to 5,700℃

What phenomenon protects Earth from high energy particles from the Sun?

• The ionosphere

• The atmosphere

• The ozone layer

• Earth's magnetic field

Which layer of the atmosphere is where the weather occurs?

• Stratosphere

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

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At what altitude does space officially begin?

• 150 kilometers

• 80 kilometers

• 100 kilometers

• 50 kilometers