Starter quiz

  • This object in space is called the <span class="blank">______</span>.
    This object in space is called the ______.
    • 'Earth' ✓
  • Which object would not make a good model of Earth?
    • a cereal box  ✓
    • a football
    • an orange
  • Which object would make a good model of Earth?
    • a hula hoop
    • a tennis ball  ✓
    • a tin of beans
  • Which word means shaped like a sphere?
    • circular
    • spherical  ✓
    • diagonal
  • Scientists tell us that Earth is approximately spherical. What does 'approximately' mean?
    • Approximately means they do not know so are just making a guess.
    • Approximately means exactly.
    • Approximately means nearly or close to.  ✓
  • What is the name of this object that is used to represent the spherical Earth?
    What is the name of this object that is used to represent the spherical Earth?
    • atlas
    • globe  ✓
    • spinning ball
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