Minerals are _________ substances formed in nature by a single component. Each one has a different _________ which gives it specific properties, such as __________, shape, brightness, and colour.
pure, composition, hardness
Do planets give out light?
No.
What was the name of the supercontinent three hundred million years ago?
Pangea
What is the closest planet to the Sun?
Mars
Mercury
How many planets are there between the Earth and thee Sun?
2
What natural materials make up the geosphere?
Rocks and minerals
___________ are formed by ecosystems that share similar characteristics that are located on specific geographic areas on earth.
Biomes
When did Pangea break up into smaller secondary continents?
Primary Era
Tertiary Era
1942
Secondary Era
What are the three types of rocks?
Igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, and metamorphic rocks
What is the hottest planet?
Planet
Venus
Where are the Balearic Islands?
Mediterranean Sea
Our solar system belongs to what galaxy?
The Milky Way
Rocks are groups of several minerals. According to their origin, they can be classified into three groups, such as __________ rocks.
igneous
True or False: With wind, particles of sand blow against rock and erode it.
True
What are the three climate zones on Earth?
polar & mountain zones, tropical zones, and temperate zones
What is the biggest planet in the solar system?
Mercury
Neptune
Venus
Jupiter
What are the inner planets made of?
Rocks and metals
How many orbits do you have to cross to go from Uranus to Mercury?
5
__________ are huge set of stars. ______ give out light and heat.