Hello SmartyPants, it's trusty trivia time, where every Thursday you put on your thinking

caps and join me, the trusty narrator, for a knowledge-packed quest.

Today's spotlight are marvelous spinning globe, the Earth!

Ready to play?

Let's dive in.

First up, SmartyPants, Earth's surface is predominantly covered by what?

Is it A, Marshmallow Goo, B, Saltwater Oceans, or C, a massive quilt grandma made?

Did you make a splash with B, then your spot on?

The vast blue oceans cover a whopping 70% of Earth's surface, that's like having seven

pieces out of a 10-piece pie being all watered.

These oceans play a massive role in regulating climate, supporting countless species, and

of course, giving us beautiful beaches for our summer fun.

Onto our second question, SmartyPants, which term describes the Earth's outermost protective

layer?

Is it A, Earth's raincoat, B, the crunchy candy shell, or C, the crust?

Digging deep with C, you're absolutely right.

The Earth's crust is like its protective shield.

This rocky layer varies in thickness, but generally is denser under the oceans and lighter

on continents.

It's not only where we live, but also home to vast mountains, deep canyons, and sprawling

planes.

It's Earth's first line of defense, against space stuff like meteorites.

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