Explore the Wonders of Our Planet Earth: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

The innermost layer of the Earth is called the:

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Core

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Crust

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Mantle

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Atmosphere

Question 2

Which continent covers most of the Southern Hemisphere?

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Antarctica

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Asia

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North America

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Europe

Question 3

The ocean between Europe and Africa is the:

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Atlantic Ocean

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Pacific Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 4

The line that divides the Earth into Northern and Southern hemispheres is known as the:

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Equator

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Cancer

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Tropic of Capricorn

Question 5

When water turns into a gas, it is called:

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Precipitation

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Transpiration

Question 6

Wind power is a:

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Renewable energy

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Fossil fuel

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Nuclear energy

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Coal

Question 7

The layer of gases that surrounds the Earth is known as the:

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Atmosphere

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Crust

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Mantle

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Core

Question 8

Rock formed from cooled and hardened molten rock is referred to as:

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Igneous

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Metamorphic

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Sedimentary

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Fossils

Question 9

The process by which plants use sunlight to create their own food is called:

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Photosynthesis

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Cellular respiration

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Transpiration

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Fermentation

Question 10

What is the name of the large bodies of salty water that cover most of the Earth's surface?

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Oceans

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Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

Question 11

Which continent is the largest?

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Asia

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Europe

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Africa

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Antarctica

Question 12

What are rocks made of?

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Minerals

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Plastic

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Sand

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Water

Question 13

What causes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?

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Plate movement

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Wind

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Gravity

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Water

Question 14

What is the name of the tool used to measure wind speed?

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Anemometer

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Barometer

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Thermometer

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Rain gauge

Question 15

Which weather conditions are most likely to cause a thunderstorm?

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Warm and humid with strong winds

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Cold and dry with light winds

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Hot and sunny with no wind

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Rainy and windy with low humidity

Question 16

Which ocean is not part of the Atlantic Ocean?

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Indian Ocean

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North Atlantic Ocean

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South Atlantic Ocean

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Caribbean Sea

Question 17

Which continent is home to the Sahara Desert?

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Africa

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Asia

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North America

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Antarctica

Question 18

What is the force that pulls objects towards the center of the Earth called?

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Gravity

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Magnetism

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Electricity

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Friction

Question 19

Which layer of the Earth is the hottest and has the most pressure?

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Core

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Crust

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Mantle

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Hydrosphere

Question 20

What do we call the part of the Earth we live on?

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Crust

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Mantle

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Core

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Atmosphere

Question 21

Which ocean is the biggest in the world?

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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 22

What do we call the imaginary line that separates the Earth into the Northern and Southern halves?

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Equator

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Cancer

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Arctic Circle

Question 23

Which of these is NOT a continent?

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Greenland

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Asia

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Antarctica

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Europe

Question 24

Which of these resources can we use again and again?

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Sunlight

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Coal

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Oil

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Natural gas

Question 25

What pulls us and everything on Earth towards its centre?

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Gravity

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Magnetism

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Friction

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Buoyancy

Question 26

How do rocks get broken down into smaller pieces?

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Weathering

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Compaction

Question 27

What is the name of the biggest ocean in the world, covering about half of Earth's surface?

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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 28

Which continent is nicknamed the 'Land Down Under' because it is mostly located in the Southern Hemisphere?

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Australia

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Asia

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Europe

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Antarctica

Question 29

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

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Equator

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Cancer

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Tropic of Capricorn

Question 30

What is the name of the tool used to measure the depth of the ocean by sending sound waves and measuring the time it takes for them to bounce back?

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Echo sounder

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Thermometer

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Barometer

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Anemometer

Question 31

What is the name of the Earth's spinning motion that creates day and night?

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Rotation

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Revolution

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Inclination

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Precession

Question 32

Which of these is NOT a factor that can affect a region's climate?

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Type of plants and trees

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Distance from the equator

Question 33

Which action does NOT help protect the Earth's resources?

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Throw away plastic bottles instead of recycling them

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Turn off lights when leaving a room

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Reduce, reuse, and recycle

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Use less water when brushing your teeth

Question 34

Which continent is renowned for its ancient civilizations and rich cultural heritage?

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Asia

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North America

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Antarctica

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South America

Question 35

How might the movement of Earth's continents and oceans have affected how people live in different places?

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It helped different cultures and ways of life develop.

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It had no effect on how people live.

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It made it harder for people to travel and explore.

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It had no effect on buying and selling things.

Question 36

What are fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, made from?

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Ancient plants and animals

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Sunlight

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Nuclear energy

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Water

Question 37

How do mountains influence rainfall patterns?

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Mountains can block rain clouds, causing a rain shadow effect.

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Mountains always lead to more rainfall, causing floods.

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Mountains have no impact on rainfall.

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Mountains absorb all the water in the air, causing droughts.

Question 38

Which statement about the Earth's crust is **WRONG**?

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The crust is the Earth's thickest layer.

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The crust is the Earth's outer layer.

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The crust has minerals in it.

Question 39

Which layer of the Earth is the thickest?

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Mantle

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Core

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Atmosphere

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Crust

Question 40

What do we call the outermost layer of the Earth that we live on?

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Crust

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Core

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Mantle

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Atmosphere

Question 41

Which of the following is the largest body of water on Earth?

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Pacific Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 42

Which continent is often called the 'Land Down Under'?

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Australia

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Antarctica

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Asia

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Europe

Question 43

What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the Earth into northern and southern halves?

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Equator

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Tropic of Capricorn

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Tropic of Cancer

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Prime Meridian

Question 44

Which of the following resources can be replaced naturally over time?

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Trees

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Coal

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Oil

Question 45

What is the invisible force that pulls us towards the Earth?

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Gravity

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Friction

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Buoyancy

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Magnetism

Question 46

What do we call the layer of gases that surrounds our planet?

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Atmosphere

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Biosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Geosphere

Question 47

What is the largest ocean on Earth?

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Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Southern Ocean

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Indian Ocean

Question 48

Which of these is the smallest continent?

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Australia

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Europe

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Asia

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Antarctica

Question 49

What causes day and night on Earth?

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Earth's rotation

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Earth's revolution

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The moon's orbit

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The sun's movement

Question 50

What is the name of the outermost layer of Earth?

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Atmosphere

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Crust

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Core

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Mantle

Question 51

If you dig a hole in the ground, which layer will you reach first?

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Crust

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Mantle

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Atmosphere

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Core

Question 52

What is the name of the continent that combines North America and South America?

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The Americas

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Antarctica

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Australia

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Eurasia

Question 53

Which of these can be found on Earth's surface?

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Mountains

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Ocean trenches

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Earth's core

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Volcanoes

Question 54

What force pulls objects towards the center of the Earth?

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Gravity

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Magnetism

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Electromagnetism

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Friction

Question 55

Why are oceans essential for life on Earth?

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They provide water and regulate climate.

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They provide most of the oxygen we breathe.

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They cover most of the Earth's surface.

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They are the main source of food for humans.