Chapter: 16. The Earth
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What essential things does Earth have that are necessary to sustain life? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Who do all living things depend on to take care of the Earth? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Why is water essential for all living things? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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What percentage of the Earth’s surface is covered by water? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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How does the Earth’s distance from the Sun help in supporting life? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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What does the Earth provide us with as our home? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Why is the Earth called a unique planet? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Name two gases found in the Earth’s atmosphere that are necessary for life. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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What are the two flattened ends of the Earth called? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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How do clouds help regulate the Earth’s temperature at night? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Why does the Earth appear flat to us? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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What can we do to help with trees to protect the Earth? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Name two ways you can protect Mother Earth regarding waste. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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What is the shape of the Earth? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Who was the first person to prove that the Earth is round? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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