Earth and Space Quizzes: Test Your Knowledge

Question 1

From the outside in, what are the three main layers of the Earth and their key physical characteristics?

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Crust: Thin, solid, rocky outer layer; Mantle: Thick, hot, semi-solid middle layer; Core: Dense, metallic, innermost layer

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Mantle: Solid layer surrounding the core; Crust: Thin, rocky outer layer; Core: Liquid, metallic, innermost layer

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Core: Solid, rocky innermost layer; Mantle: Thick, hot, semi-solid middle layer; Crust: Thin, metallic outer layer

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Crust: Thick, solid, rocky outer layer; Core: Thin, metallic innermost layer; Mantle: Hot, semi-solid middle layer surrounding the core

Question 2

Which layer of the Earth is the innermost and primarily composed of iron and nickel?

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Inner Core

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Crust

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Mantle

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Outer Core

Question 3

Which layer of the Earth is the heaviest, starting from the ground we walk on and going towards the center?

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Core

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Crust

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Mantle

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I don't know

Question 4

When astronomers observe celestial bodies in our solar system, how does their constant movement affect the way astronomers record their positions?

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The relative motion of celestial bodies makes them appear to move differently from their actual path.

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Astronomers can accurately record the positions of celestial bodies without considering their relative motion.

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The movement of celestial bodies has no impact on how astronomers record their positions.

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Astronomers use telescopes to measure the absolute velocity of celestial bodies.

Question 5

What is the name of the process that causes the movement of Earth's tectonic plates, leading to the formation of mountains and earthquakes?

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Plate tectonics

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Convection

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Subduction

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Erosion

Question 6

Volcanoes are known for erupting what kind of material?

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Magma or lava

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Water

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Sand

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Ice

Question 7

Which of the following planets is the largest in our solar system and has a distinctive red spot?

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Jupiter

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Mercury

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Mars

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Saturn

Question 8

Which celestial body is famous for its prominent rings made of ice and rock?

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Saturn

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Moon

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Mars

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Pluto

Question 9

What is the name of the force that keeps planets moving in their orbits around the Sun?

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Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

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Electrostatic force

Question 10

Which type of rock is formed when magma or lava cools and solidifies?

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Igneous rock

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Sedimentary rock

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Metamorphic rock

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Organic rock

Question 11

What is the name of the first layer of the Earth's atmosphere where we live and breathe?

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Troposphere

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Stratosphere

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Mesosphere

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Thermosphere

Question 12

What is the name of the instrument that scientists use to measure the strength and location of earthquakes?

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Seismograph

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Barometer

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Thermometer

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Anemometer

Question 13

What is the process called when rocks melt and rise to the Earth's surface, forming volcanoes?

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Volcanism

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Erosion

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Weathering

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Plate tectonics

Question 14

What is the name of the star at the centre of our solar system?

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Sun

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Moon

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Mars

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Venus

Question 15

What is the name of the largest moon in our solar system?

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Ganymede

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Titan

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Callisto

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Io

Question 16

Which of the following forces keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun?

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Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

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Electromagnetism

Question 17

What is the name of the meteor shower that occurs every August?

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Perseids

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Geminids

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Leonids

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Quadrantids

Question 18

Which of these is NOT a phase of the Moon?

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Solar Eclipse

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New Moon

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Full Moon

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Crescent Moon

Question 19

What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the Earth into two equal hemispheres?

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Equator

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Capricorn

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Arctic Circle

Question 20

Which part of the Earth do we live on?

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Crust

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Mantle

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Inner core

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Outer core

Question 21

What makes the Earth's tectonic plates move?

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Convection

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Radiation

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Plate tectonics

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Erosion

Question 22

Which of these is NOT a type of volcano?

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Trench

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Shield volcano

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Composite volcano

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Caldera

Question 23

Which planet in our solar system is the biggest?

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Jupiter

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Saturn

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Uranus

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Neptune

Question 24

Which of these is NOT part of our solar system?

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Alpha Centauri

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Sun

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Moon

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Pluto

Question 25

Why do planets move around the Sun?

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Gravity

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Friction

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Electromagnetism

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Centrifugal force

Question 26

What is the machine called that finds out how strong earthquakes are?

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Seismograph

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Thermometer

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Barometer

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Anemometer

Question 27

What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth in half called?

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Equator

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Capricorn

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Arctic Circle

Question 28

What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

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Movement of tectonic plates

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Volcanic eruptions

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Changes in air pressure

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Melting of ice caps

Question 29

Which celestial body in our solar system is NOT considered a planet?

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Pluto

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Mercury

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Venus

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Mars

Question 30

Which of the following is the largest ocean on Earth, covering approximately 165 million square kilometers?

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Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 31

Which type of energy source is considered renewable because it can be naturally replenished over a relatively short period?

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Solar power

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear energy

Question 32

What is the term for when molten rock, known as magma, flows out onto the Earth's surface through an opening called a vent?

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Volcano

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Earthquake

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Tsunami

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Landslide

Question 33

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of stars, distinguishing them from other celestial objects?

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Emits its own light

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Orbits a planet

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Reflects sunlight

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Has a solid surface

Question 34

What is the name of the invisible force that attracts objects towards each other, regardless of their mass?

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Gravity

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Magnetism

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Electricity

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Friction

Question 35

Which of the following is a fossil fuel, formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals?

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Coal

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Wind

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Hydroelectricity

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Geothermal energy

Question 36

In our solar system, which planet is the closest to the Sun, receiving the greatest amount of solar radiation?

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Mercury

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Venus

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Earth

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Mars

Question 37

Which layer of the Earth is the thickest?

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Earth's mantle

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Earth's crust

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Earth's outer core

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Earth's inner core

Question 38

What is the primary cause of tectonic plate movement?

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Convection currents within the mantle

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Rotation of the Earth

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Pull of the moon

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Gravitational force of the sun

Question 39

Which star is the center of our solar system?

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The Sun

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Proxima Centauri

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Sirius

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Betelgeuse

Question 40

What is the name of the largest moon in our solar system?

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Ganymede

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Callisto

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Titan

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Triton

Question 41

Which space probe was the first to successfully land on Mars?

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Viking 1

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Voyager 1

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Curiosity

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Apollo 11

Question 42

Which of the following is a natural satellite?

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Moon

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Artificial satellite

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Meteor

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Asteroid

Question 43

Which layer of the Earth is the thickest?

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Mantle

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Crust

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Core

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Lithosphere

Question 44

Which type of plate boundary occurs when two plates slide past each other?

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Transform

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Convergent

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Divergent

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Subduction

Question 45

Which celestial body goes around the Earth?

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Moon

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Sun

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Venus

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Mercury

Question 46

What force keeps the planets moving around the Sun?

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Gravity

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Friction

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Electromagnetism

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Centrifugal force

Question 47

What causes earthquakes?

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The movement of tectonic plates

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Volcanic eruptions

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Landslides

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Meteorite impacts

Question 48

Which of these is NOT a renewable energy source?

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Fossil fuels

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Solar power

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Wind power

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Hydropower

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a layer of the Earth?

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Atmosphere

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Crust

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Mantle

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Inner core

Question 50

What type of boundary occurs when two tectonic plates move apart?

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Divergent boundary

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Convergent boundary

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Transform boundary

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Destructive boundary

Question 51

What is the main component of the Sun?

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Hydrogen

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Helium

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

Question 52

Which planet in our solar system is known as the 'Red Planet'?

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Mars

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Venus

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Jupiter

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Saturn

Question 53

What causes the Earth to experience seasons?

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Tilted axis

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Rotation

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Revolution

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Gravity

Question 54

Which celestial body is Earth's natural satellite?

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Moon

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Sun

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Mars

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Venus

Question 55

What type of seismic wave travels fastest through the Earth?

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Primary waves

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Secondary waves

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Surface waves

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Body waves

Question 56

Approximately how far is the Earth from the Sun?

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150 million km

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50 million km

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10 million km

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25 million km

Question 57

What force primarily drives the movement of Earth's tectonic plates?

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Heat currents within Earth's mantle

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Gravitational pull of the Moon

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Collisions with other planets

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Spinning of the Earth

Question 58

Which of the following is NOT a layer found within the Earth?

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Atmosphere

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Crust

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Mantle

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Core

Question 59

When two tectonic plates collide head-on, what type of tectonic plate boundary is formed?

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Convergent

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Divergent

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Transform

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Slip-strike

Question 60

Which planet in our solar system has the highest average surface temperature?

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Venus

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Mars

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Mercury

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Saturn

Question 61

What geological event is caused by the sudden movement of faults within the Earth's crust?

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Earthquakes

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Volcanic eruptions

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Landslides

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Ocean currents

Question 62

Which type of volcano is known for its steep sides and explosive eruptions?

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Composite volcano

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Shield volcano

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Caldera

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Cinder cone

Question 63

What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Accepted Answer

Equator

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Capricorn

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Arctic Circle

Question 64

Which planet in our solar system is often referred to as the 'Red Planet'?

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Mars

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Venus

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Jupiter

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Saturn