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WorksheetsNS: Features of Earth Quiz 1_sk
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 40mins
What shape is the Earth?
Flat disc
Sphere
Cube
How thick is the Earth's crust?
5 kilometers
50-70 kilometers
30-50 kilometers
10-20 kilometers
What are the main materials that make up land?
Plastic, glass, and metal
Concrete, asphalt, and bricks
Rocks and soil
Sand, clay, and rocks
There are (a) continents and (b) oceans on Earth.
What is the difference between a continent and an island?
A continent is a large landmass, while an island is a smaller landmass surrounded by water.
A continent is a landmass that floats on water, while an island is a fixed landmass.
A continent is a small landmass, while an island is a large landmass surrounded by water.
Islands are always found in freshwater, while continents are found in saltwater.
Land can also be covered with ice.
They are the (a) found at the (b) of the planet.
What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water?
50%
85%
30%
70%
Why is Earth sometimes called the 'blue planet'?
Earth is called the 'blue planet' due to its abundant water and the blue color seen from space.
Earth is called the 'blue planet' because it has many green forests.
Earth is called the 'blue planet' due to its high levels of carbon dioxide.
Earth is called the 'blue planet' because of its thick atmosphere.
What do plants need from soil to grow?
Sunlight and air
Sand and gravel
Minerals
Fertilizer and pesticides
What is a sphere?
A round, solid object
A square, solid object
A round, hollow object
A square, hollow object
What is land on earth made up of?
Choose 2 correct answers.
Continents
Islands
Oceans
Seas
Water on earth can be salty or fresh.
The (a) have salt water and (b) have fresh water.
True or False:
Seas are bigger than oceans and found where land and oceans meet.
True
False
Match the following that makes up Earth:
Lithosphere
Land
Hydrosphere
Water
Atmosphere
Gases
The atmosphere is a (a) of (b) surrounding the Earth.
True or False:
Earth has many different habitats like grasslands, forests, deserts and water.
True
False
(a) use air and sunlight to make their own food.
(b) breathe in air to get oxygen to survive.
What is the average temperature on Earth?
31°C
5°C
16°C
(a) is our planets main source of energy.
