Exploring Planet Earth
A worksheet for 4th graders to learn about the structure, movements, and features of Planet Earth.
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Exploring Planet Earth
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. The outermost layer of the Earth is called the .
2. Below the crust is the thickest layer, the .
3. The center of the Earth is called the .
1. What causes day and night on Earth?
The Earth revolving around the Sun
The Moon orbiting the Earth
The Earth rotating on its axis
Clouds blocking the sun
2. How long does it take for the Earth to make one complete orbit around the Sun?
24 hours
7 days
30 days
365 days
1. The Earth is perfectly round.
True
False
2. The Earth's tilt causes the seasons.
True
False
1. Name three different types of landforms found on Earth.
2. What is the atmosphere, and why is it important for life on Earth?
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
1. The spinning of the Earth on its causes day and night.
2. The Earth's movement around the Sun is called .
3. The force that pulls objects towards the center of the Earth is called .
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