Earth and Climate Quiz

What is the imaginary line around which Earth rotates?

• Orbit

• Axis

• Revolution

• Atmosphere

What is the movement of Earth around the Sun called?

• Orbit

• Axis

• Revolution

• Atmosphere

What is the layer of gases surrounding Earth called?

• Orbit

• Axis

• Revolution

• Atmosphere

What is the longest day of the year called?

• Solstice

• Equinox

• Climate

• Precipitation

What is the equal length of day and night called?

• Solstice

• Equinox

• Climate

• Precipitation

What is the average weather condition of a place over a long period of time called?

• Solstice

• Equinox

• Climate

• Precipitation

What is the water in Earth's oceans, lakes, and rivers collectively called?

• Rain Shadow

• Hydrosphere

• Lithosphere

• Biosphere

What is the solid outer layer of Earth called?

• Rain Shadow

• Hydrosphere

• Lithosphere

• Biosphere

What is the zone of Earth where life exists called?

• Rain Shadow

• Hydrosphere

• Lithosphere

• Biosphere

What is the term used to describe the layers beneath Earth's surface?

• Inside Earth

• Layers of Earth

• Seasons

• Factors that influence climate