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What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by oceans, lakes, and rivers?

• 30%

• 90%

• 70%

• 50%

Which gases are the most abundant in Earth's atmosphere?

• Hydrogen and neon

• Nitrogen and oxygen

• Carbon dioxide and helium

• Methane and argon

What causes the changing seasons on Earth?

• The rotation of the Earth

• The movement of the moon

• The distance from the sun

• The tilt of the Earth and its orbit around the sun

What is the main reason Earth is a special place for living things?

• The lack of atmosphere

• The abundance of water

• The extreme temperatures

• The absence of life forms

What is the temperature at the mesopause in the Earth's atmosphere?

• 100 degrees Celsius

• 20 degrees Celsius

• 0 degrees Celsius

• -100 degrees Celsius

What is the size of Earth's moon compared to Earth?

• Half the size

• A quarter the size

• Twice the size

• The same size

What is the central idea of the passage?

• The moon is a fascinating celestial body.

• Earth is the only planet with liquid water and supports diverse life.

• Exploring space is an exciting endeavor.

• The atmosphere protects Earth from space debris.

What is the purpose of the sidebar in the passage?

• To provide additional information about Earth's moon

• To explain the concept of changing seasons

• To describe the diverse ecosystems on Earth

• To discuss the importance of taking care of the planet

How do the tilt of Earth and its orbit around the sun contribute to the changing seasons?

• The tilt of Earth causes the moon to orbit around it, resulting in the changing seasons.

• The tilt of Earth causes different amounts of sunlight to reach different parts of the planet, leading to the changing seasons.

• The orbit of Earth around the moon causes the changing seasons

• The orbit of Earth around the sun causes the moon to appear different in the sky during different seasons.