earth !! Flashcards

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What is the revolution period of Mercury?

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0.24 years

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What is the average temperature of Venus?

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500°C

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How far is Earth from the Sun?

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149.597.809 km

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What is the revolution period of Mars?

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1.88 years

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What is the average temperature of Jupiter?

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-140°C

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What is the revolution period of Saturn?

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29.46 years

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What is the average temperature of Uranus?

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-214°C

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What is the revolution period of Neptune?

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167.79 years

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How does Earth revolve around the Sun?

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In an elliptical shape

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How long does it take for Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

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365.25 days

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What causes the different seasons on Earth?

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Different distribution of heat and light

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What season does the Northern Hemisphere experience in December?

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Winter

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What season does the Southern Hemisphere experience in March?

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Autumn

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What season does the Northern Hemisphere experience in June?

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Summer

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What season does the Southern Hemisphere experience in September?

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Spring

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What direction does the Earth rotate?

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From West to East

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How long does it take for Earth to complete one rotation?

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What is the imaginary line running from the north to the south pole called?

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What shapes the Earth from below the crust?

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Internal movement (Crustal movement)

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What are the two types of crust?

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  • Oceanic
  • Continental
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What is the core of the Earth made of?

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Iron and nickel

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What is the thickness of the Earth’s mantle?

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Almost 3,000 km

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Why is life possible on Earth?

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  • Amount of heat and light from the Sun
  • Temperatures are moderate
  • Exact amount of oxygen and nitrogen gases
  • Large quantities of fresh water
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What are examples of physical environments?

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  • Rivers
  • Hills
  • Mountains
  • Forests
  • Temperature
  • Moisture in the air
  • Wind
  • Light
  • Soil
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What areas discourage human activity due to their extreme features?
* Antarctica * Greenland * Siberia * Sahara Desert * Amazon Basin
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What is an example of a human environment?
Buildings and roads
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What encourages human activity in environments?
Strong relationship between people and the environment
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What percentage of Earth is covered by water?
70%
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What are the largest bodies of water on Earth's surface called?
Oceans
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What are the largest bodies of land on Earth's surface called?
Continents
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What resources can be used to provide water for farmland?
Dams
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What allows farmers to harvest 4-6 vegetable crops a year?
Fertile soil with a good supply of water and a mild climate
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What is crude oil refined to produce?
* Petrol * Kerosene * Pesticides * Nylon * Polyester * Paint * Plastics
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What are the consequences of overuse of resources?
* Deforestation * Depletion of natural resources
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What can uncontrolled waste lead to?
Crisis of species or resources
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What are the effects of pollution on natural resources?
* Biodiversity loss * Greenhouse gas emissions * Water cycle disruption * Soil erosion
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True or False: The Earth rotates on its axis from East to West.
False
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Fill in the blank: The Earth takes _______ hours for a complete rotation.
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