Earth and Space Quiz: Natural Resources and Conservation

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The Earth's surface is made up of land (29%) and ______ (71%)

water

The Earth is surrounded by ______

air

Water from melting snow and ice also flows into ______

rivers

The centre of the Earth is still extremely ______

hot

The Earth's natural resources include water, wind, sol, and ______

minerals

Rain falls and rivers or soaks into the ground to join ______

streams

All rocks on the surface of Earth get broken down to pebbles, gravel, and ______

mud

When rocks are weathered, they break down into smaller particles like pebbles, gravel, and ______

mud

The process of rock breakdown results in the formation of pebbles, gravel, and ______

mud

Over time, rocks undergo weathering to form pebbles, gravel, and ______

mud

As rocks erode, they transform into smaller materials such as pebbles, gravel, and ______

mud

It is then deposited on the banks of the ______. Rivers carry these small pieces and deposit them as sediment. Sometimes change can be sudden.

rivers

Water from melting snow and ice also flows into ______

rivers

The Earth's natural resources include water, wind, sol, and ______

rivers

Rain falls and rivers or soaks into the ground to join ______

rivers

The Earth's surface is made up of land (29%) and ______ (71%)

water

Over a period of time, the pieces become smaller and turn into ______, mud, and soil.

sand

The rivers carry this soil with them. The rivers carry this ______ with them.

soil

Rain falls and rivers or soaks into the ground to join ______.

streams

Water from melting snow and ice also flows into ______.

rivers

The Earth's natural resources include water, wind, sol, and ______.

soil

During heavy rain, rivers and lakes can ______ the land

flood

The water level in rivers and lakes rises when there is heavy ______

rain

Water from melting snow and ice can also ______ the rivers

flow

The Earth's surface is composed of land and ______

water

The Earth's natural resources include wind, soil, and ______

water

When dams burst, and crops in the fields, villages, and even whole cities can become flooded with water, it is an example of ______

flooding

______ occurs when water overflows and covers areas that are usually dry

flooding

Heavy rain can lead to ______, causing damage to infrastructure and agriculture

flooding

The process of rocks breaking down into smaller particles like pebbles and gravel is called ______

weathering

______ is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller fragments over time

weathering

Test your knowledge on Earth's natural resources, human impact on the environment, and conservation methods. Learn about the formation of Earth and the importance of preserving its resources for future generations.

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