6th Grade Chapter 2 Earth's Structure

The water in oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, glaciers, and atmosphere makes up the hydrosphere.

Which term is used to describe the shape of a geographic area?

Earth is the largest of the four rocky planets closest to the Sun.

Scientists believe Earth was first developed in a large, rotating cloud called a nebula.

Which best explains why landforms are not permanent?

Which term is used to explain how high or low a landform is above or below sea level?

Where on Earth are the longest mountain ranges located?

An example of a raised, flat area is/are the ____.

Which of the following would best describe a mountain?

Most of Earth’s water is salt water.

Oceans cover roughly 90 percent of Earth’s surface.

Plateaus exist on every continent.

Most of the water in the hydrosphere is fresh water found underground.

Topography is used to describe the shape of a geographic area.

Which of these does NOT explain how mountains can form?

Mountains are the land feature that covers most of Earth’s surface.

The biosphere includes all organisms that live on Earth.

Many landforms are found on both Earth’s surface and the ocean floor. Which of the following cannot be found on both?

Mountains, plains, and plateaus are all landforms which can be found in the United States.