WorksheetsThe Characteristics of the Earth
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
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
Which layer of the Earth is the THINNEST?
crust
mantle
outer core
inner core
Which layer of the earth is the hottest?
crust
mantle
outer core
inner core
1 complete revolution = ________________ days
365 1/3 days
365 1/2 days
365 1/4 days
365 1/5 days
The layer of the atmosphere that protects the Earth from harmful rays of the sun.
exosphere layer
stratosphere layer
ozone layer
Thermosphere layer
Earth is the _________ largest of the planets in the Solar System.
3rd
4th
5th
6th
2. What season does the southern hemisphere experience when it is winter in the northern hemisphere?
A. Autumn/Fall
B. Spring
C. Summer
D. Winter
3. How many degrees is the Earth’s axis tilted?
A. 23.5
B. 53.5
C. 68.3
D. 90.2
4. Which season is experienced in the northern hemisphere for the month of December?
A. Autumn/Fall
B. Spring
C. Summer
D. Winter
9. What is the main factor of the change of seasons?
A. The speed of the spin of the Earth
B. The tilt of the Earth in relation to the Sun
C. The speed that the Earth rotates around the Sun
D. The changing distance between the Sun and the Earth
11. Which of the following best describes the tilting or slanting position of the Earth in the Northern Hemisphere when it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere?
A. away from the Sun
B. towards the Sun
C. towards or away from the Sun
D. no definite direction
12. Why do seasons change?
A. The Sun is directed to the Southern hemisphere only.
B. The Sun is somehow tilted to both Northern and Southern hemispheres.
C. Seasons change because the Earth is stationary directing its rays to Northern hemisphere always.
D. Seasons change because direct rays of the Sun shift from one hemisphere to the other as the Earth revolves around the Sun.
