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Planet Earth Vocabulary List & Definitions
drought
an unusually prolonged lack of rain.
equator
the imaginary circle around the earth's globe equidistant
from both the North and South Poles.
erosion
the process by which material from the earth's surface is
worn away by forces such as glaciers, wind, and waves.
mantle
the layer of the earth that lies between the crust and the
core.
atmosphere
the mass of gases surrounding the earth or any other
celestial body.
ocean
the vast expanse of salt water covering approximately
three quarters of the earth's surface.
axis
a straight line that serves as the unmoving center about
which a body or figure turns.
ozone
oxygen in the form of molecules with three atoms, created
by exposure of oxygen to electrical discharge or
ultraviolet radiation, having a sharp smell, and being an
effective oxidant for use in bleaching and sterilizing.
revolution
orbital motion around a given point.
rotation
the act of turning on or around an axis.
terrain
the natural surface features of a tract of land, esp.
considered in relation to some use or activity.
core
the center part of certain fruits, containing hard material
and seeds.
crust
the outer portion of the earth or other planet, or of a
moon.
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Comparing Earth and its Moon Venn Diagram
Earth
Moon (Luna)
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Planet Earth Word Search Worksheet
Directions: All words are positioned left to right, right to left, and diagonally.
F
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F
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F E
B O C
A N S V H C
A G R T
B U Y R R M B
N I
A O H Q T R G F
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X L T I
T U H I
M V J
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W E
A N C
T G I
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R D I
O Z K Y F
C V T
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L Y Y I
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Q M V F A F
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H Q W Z
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F T
D R Y R
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C H O I
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N C G M P I
H X E
M A N T L E
C X X R B Q C
G A A I
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R Y O C O R
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V B B S
G B B M S
N S Q F
K E C F
T P F
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B J
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B A G N V N O S
Y G T
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C V
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K W T
U F C O E C
C K O H G
O N X Q H L
O N X I
D P
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S K V M C Y B O B
G L Q S
E V O L U T
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B A Y Y L
Z O X K
O N E C O W
G C Y B E D K C R U S
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W L O Z
S G V T S V J
N G M P Z
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D U O D S
K V E R O S I
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K B V G P
H E R E E Q U A T O R
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C A T M O S P
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W E S N C X
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A F E A H Z
H M C H L
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C E D B
H A R E
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G O O H I
A B O U K I
N G O M Z
L V Z
M H
RECYCLE
ROTATION
EQUATOR
CRUST
OZONE
TERRAIN
REVOLUTION
DROUGHT
ATMOSPHERE
EROSION
OCEAN
AXIS
MANTLE
CORE
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Do The Research!
Earth
Directions: Research the topic
indicated to the right and answer
the questions below, based on
that topic.
Topic: High's and Low's
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1. What is the highest point
on Earth?
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2. What is the lowest point
on Earth?
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3. How far would you have
to dig to get the exact center
of the Earth?
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Planet Earth Vocabulary Quiz
Directions: Match the vocabulary words on the left with the definitions on the right.
1. ozone
the natural surface features of a tract of land, esp. considered in relation to some use or activity.
2. atmosphere
the center part of the Earth.
3. equator
the layer of the earth that lies between the crust and the core.
4. rotation
the mass of gases surrounding the earth or any other celestial body.
5. mantle
the outer portion of the earth or other planet, or of a moon.
6. drought
(drouth)
to treat (waste products) for reuse or so as to recover reusable materials.
7. core
the vast expanse of salt water covering approximately three quarters of the earth's surface.
8. revolution
oxygen in the form of molecules with three atoms, created by exposure of oxygen to electrical
discharge or ultraviolet radiation, having a sharp smell, and being an effective oxidant for use in
bleaching and sterilizing.
9. recycle
the imaginary circle around the earth's globe equidistant from both the North and South Poles.
10. erosion
a straight line that serves as the unmoving center about which a body or figure turns.
11. terrain
an unusually prolonged lack of rain.
12. axis
the act of turning on or around an axis.
13. crust
the process by which material from the earth's surface is worn away by forces such as glaciers,
wind, and waves.
14. ocean
orbital motion around a given point.
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Earth Acrostic Poem
An acrostic poem is one where you choose a word or name and use each letter in the name as
the beginning of a word or line that tells something about that person or topic.
Example: An acrostic poem using the word "Sun."
Sometimes when we go to the beach, I will get sunburn.
Usually, if I put Sun block on my skin, I will not burn.
Noon is when I'm really prone to burning.
Write an Acrostic Poem using the word below.
E
A
R
T
H
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Planet Earth Maze Worksheet
Directions:
The Earth's rotation is going crazy! Help! Show the Earth the way to the proper rotation.
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If I Was A.... ? Worksheet
Planet Earth
1. Pretend you are Planet
Earth for the remaining
questions.
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2. What's your highest
point?
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3. What's your lowest
point?
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4. How fast do you spin on
your axis?
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5. Why do you have four
distinct seasons (fall,
winter, spring, summer) on
just about every part of
you?
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Planet Earth KWL Worksheet
K
W
L
What I Know
What I Want To Learn
What I Have Learned
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Planet Earth Group Creative Writing
Directions: As a group, you have 25 minutes to write a brief story using the words below.
RECYCLE
ROTATION
EQUATOR
CRUST
OZONE
TERRAIN
REVOLUTION
DROUGHT
ATMOSPHERE
EROSION
OCEAN
AXIS
MANTLE
CORE
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Planet Earth Cryptogram Worksheet
Directions: Unscramble the words by placing the correct letter in the shaded boxes. Use the
numbered boxes to complete the answer to the riddle.
RIDDLE:
During which month is the rotation speed of the Earth the fastest?
HGURODT
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ENATLM
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OREC
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TONOIATR
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SROPTEEMHA
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OECNA
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TUEINOLVOR
NOEZO
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AXSI
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ANSWER:
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1
2
3
2
4
5
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Planet Earth Word Chop Worksheet
Directions: The table below contains words that have been chopped in half. Find the pieces
that fit together and write them in the answer area below.
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co
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atmos
man
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revol
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rain
rec
cr
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Answers:
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Seasons
Directions: The diagram below shows the Earth's position as it orbits the Sun at
four positions. Label the approximate date and season for the Northern
Hemisphere at each stage. The word bank below may assist you. Winter,
March 21,Summer, June 21, Fall, December 22, Spring, September 22
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Earth's Features
Directions:
Use the words from the word bank to label parts of Earth.
Artic Circle, Tropic of Capricorn, Tropic of Cancer,
Equator, North Pole, South Pole, Antarctic Circle
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Color The Hemispheres!
Directions:
Color the North Hemisphere blue and the Southern Hemisphere red. Label the
equator, north pole, and south pole.
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Day and Night!
Directions:
The appearance of day and night is the result of the Earth's rotation on its axis.
Use the words from the word bank to the label parts of Earth.
Day, Night, Equator, Sun, North Pole, South Pole
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Answers to Cryptogram
HGURODT: Drought
ENATLM: Mantle
OREC: Core
TONOIATR: Rotation
SROPTEEMHA: Atmosphere
OECNA: Ocean
TUEINOLVOR: Revolution
NOEZO: Ozone
AXSI: Axis
Riddle: August
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