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Introduction to Earth Review Questions

Possible Exam Questions


1. Using 5 sentences, Explain the formation of earth

2. What shape is the earth?

3. Name the shape of the earth

4. Name 4 proof of earth shape.
 
5. With the aid of a diagram,  describe 2 of these proof

6. Name the layers of the earth

7. State 3 characteristics of EACH layer

8. Differentiate between SIAL and SIMA

9. Define lithosphere,  asthenosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere

10. Define lunar eclipse

11. Draw a diagram to show the layers of the earth.  Include the measurement of each layer 

12. What is the size of the earth.

13.What is the size of the earth from west to east.

14. What is the size of the earth from north to south.

15. Name the 2 movements made by earth

16. Differentiate between rotation and revolution

17. State the duration of earth's rotation

18. State the duration of earth's revolution

19. In what direction does the earth rotate

20. What is the sun's distance from the earth

21. Where does the sun rise and set?

22. Define axis, rotation, revolution 

23. At what angle is the earth tilted 

24. State the effect of rotation

25. Explain why only one-half of the world can see the sun at any one time 

26. State 2 effects of revolution

27.State the position of the overhead sub in relation to the earth on: - March 21 - June 21 - Sept 23  - Dec 22

28. Differentiate between equinoxes and solstice

29. State 3 things that occur on - June 21st. - December 22nd and - Sept 23rd

30. Draw a diagram showing the duration of day light according to the location of the sun

31. Name the 4 seasons and the dates they occur in the northern and southern hemisphere.

32. Name the 2 equinoxes 

33. Name the 2 solstices 

34. State the number of days in each season

35. What is the longest day in the northern hemisphere

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