earth in space

Question 1

galaxy in which we live

Answer 1

milky way

Question 2

sun and the group of bodies that revolve around it

Answer 2

solar system

Question 3

major bodies that orbit a star

Answer 3

planets

Question 4

body whose great size attracts others through gravity

Answer 4

sun

Question 5

small outer planet that has a rocky core

Answer 5

pluto

Question 6

third planet from the sun and the fifth largest of all of the planets

Answer 6

earth

Question 7

type of energy that reaches the sun as light and heat

Answer 7

solar energy

Question 8

one complete spin of earth on its axis that takes 24 hours

Answer 8

rotation

Question 9

A ____ is a group of different parts that interact to form a whole.

Answer 9

system

Question 10

Geographers divide the earth into _____ major parts called spheres.

Answer 10

four

Question 11

The envelope of gasses that surrounds the earth is _______.

Answer 11

atmosphere

Question 12

The ______ is the solid crust of earth, which includes land and soil.

Answer 12

lithosphere

Question 13

The hydrosphere, earths water, covers approximately ________ percent of earths surface.

Answer 13

70

Question 14

Much of earths water in the form of ice is locked in ______ in the polar regions.

Answer 14

glaciers

Question 15

The ______ is the part of the earth system that contains all life, including both plants, and animals.

Answer 15

biosphere

Question 16

The part of the earth system that protects earth from the suns harmful radiation is the ______.

Answer 16

atmosphere

Question 17

Earths four spheres make up the ______ which includes biological chemical, and physical conditions that interact with, and affect life.

Answer 17

environment

Question 18

Individuals and groups sometimes try to influence governmental decisions on environmental issues, a practice called _______.

Answer 18

lobbying

Question 19

Extends from deep ocean floor to high in the atmosphere

Answer 19

biosphere