🌍 Part 1: Multiple Choice

1. Which layer of Earth is the thickest?

Crust

Mantle

Outer core

Inner core

2. What causes the water cycle?

Wind only

The sun's energy

Ocean currents only

Gravity only

3. Which of the following are renewable natural resources? (Check all that apply)

Solar energy

Coal

Wind energy

Oil

4. What is the correct order of planets from the sun?

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

Venus, Mercury, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Earth, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

Mercury, Earth, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

5. What type of weather would you expect with a low pressure system?

Clear, sunny skies

Cloudy skies and possible storms

Very hot temperatures

No wind at all

📝 Part 2: Short Answer Questions

6. Explain the difference between weather and climate.

7. Name and describe three steps in the water cycle.

8. Fill in the blanks about Earth's structure:

The __________ is Earth's outermost layer where we live. Below that is the hot, rocky __________ which makes up most of Earth's volume. At the center is the __________, which has two parts and is made mostly of iron and nickel.

9. Why is the sun important to life on Earth? Give at least two reasons.

🎨 Part 3: Diagram and Analysis

10. In the space below, draw and label a simple diagram of the water cycle. Include at least 4 processes (evaporation, condensation, precipitation, collection).

11. Look at the following temperature data for two cities and answer the questions:

City A: January: 25°F, July: 85°F

City B: January: 70°F, July: 75°F

a) Which city has a greater temperature range? ________________

b) Which city probably has a more stable climate? ________________

c) Explain your reasoning:

12. Name one way humans can help protect Earth's natural resources and explain why it's important.