Scavenger+Hunt

Rosemarie DeJarnett Katherine Dee London Mallette Kristi Shorr Jakesia Wimes

To begin, read each question carefully. The link to find the answer to your question is __underlined__ and colored. Click on the link and you will be taken to the web page that has your answer. Read the webpage. Once you find your answer, hit the red X in the small box to return to the scavenger hunt. Please type your answer in the space provided below the question.

= __The Earth's Great Scavenger Hunt﻿ __ =


 * Earth Facts: **

1. How old is our planet?

2. _, our home planet, is the only planet in our solar system known to harbor life.

3. The diameter of Earth is…

A.) 10,000 meters B.) 15,000 centimeters C.) 7,926 miles

**Earth's Orbit:**

4. TRUE or FALSE: The Earth is orbited by one moon.

5. Earth is the _ planet from the Sun.

A.) first B.) second C.) third

6. Earth is in an ___ orbit around our [|Sun].


 * Ro﻿cks: **
 * ** 7. Rocks are divided into three types. List the three types below.

8. What type of rock is in the picture? Type your answer below.

9. Name three things that we use rocks for:

10. TRUE or FALSE: A rock is made up of 2 or more minerals?

11. What are the 4 ingredients needed for weather?
 * Weather: **

12. What is the thin layer of mixed gases that covers the Earth called?

13. What are nature's most violent storms?

14. TRUE or FALSE: Climate and weather are the same?


 * Soil: **

15. TRUE or FALSE: Weather helps create soil?

16. Which of the colors of soil listed below is NOT correct?

A.) Black B.) Yellow C.) Green D.) White

17. What two things does soil help plants do?

A.) eat and drink B.) drink and sleep C.) eat and sleep D.) breathe and sleep

18. TRUE or FALSE: All types of soil absorb water at the same rate.