Name _________________________

Earth Earth is the third planet in the Solar System and home to mankind. Earth is the only planet that has life. More than 70% of the planet is covered by liquid water.

The Earth has a moderate climate, with the lowest temperature ever recorded of –130º F and the highest temperature of 140º F. However, humans and theiractivities are causing major changes in Earth's climate. It is believed that the temperature on Earth will increase by 4° C over the next 50 years.

Earth has a population of more than 7 billion people, spread over 5 continents. The highest mountain on Earth is Mount

Everest, which is nearly 29,000 feet above sea level. The lowest point on Earth is the Mariana Trench at a depth of almost 7 miles below the surface of the ocean.

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Answer the Questions1. The highest temperature on Earth has

been ________.

a. 56 º F

b. 96 º F

c. 140 º F

d. 1040 º F

2. How people are there on Earth?

a. 7 billion

b. 6 billion

c. 750 billion

d. 2 billion

3. What is the name of the lowest point on

Earth?

a. Everest

b. Mont Blanc

c. Mariana Trench

d. Trench Nazaré

4. How many planets have life like Earth?

a. 3: Saturn, Uranus and Neptune

b. 1: Mars

c. 2: Mercury and Venus

d. None, Earth is the only planet with life.