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What are the three main layers of Earth?
Crust, mantle, core
Which layer of Earth is the thinnest?
Crust
What layer lies beneath Earth’s crust?
Mantle
What is the core of the Earth made of?
Iron and nickel
What is the lithosphere?
Outer layer of Earth, including the crust and the upper mantle
How is the mantle different from the crust?
Mantle is thicker, and it is semi-solid (crust is solid)
What is a landform?
A natural feature of Earth’s surface
Name three types of landforms found on Earth
Mountains, plateaus, and plains
How is a mountain different from a hill?
Mountains are taller, steeper, and usually formed by tectonic forces, while hills are smaller and more rounde
What type of landform is a peninsula?
A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides
What is an island
An island is land surrounded by water
Howw an island can be formed?
Island can be formed by volcanic activity, rising sea levels, or coral growth.
What is a glacier?
A large mass of moving ice
Name the seven continents
Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America
What are the five major oceans on Earth?
Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic
How are continents and oceans related to tectonic plates?
Continents and oceans rest on tectonic plates that move and shape Earth's surface.
