Formation of Earth: A Cosmic Journey

What makes Earth uniquely capable of supporting life?

• Its distance from the Sun

• Presence of water, air, and food

• The color of its surface

• Its size and shape

What event marked the beginning of the universe?

• The Solar Flare

• The Cosmic Egg Hatch

• The Big Bang

• The Great Divide

How long ago did the Earth form?

• 15 billion years ago

• 4.5 billion years ago

• 4.5 million years ago

• 13.8 billion years ago

What was Earth's early atmosphere composed of?

• Poisonous gases

• Hydrogen and Helium

• Carbon Dioxide and Methane

• Oxygen and Nitrogen

How did the oceans on Earth form?

• From underground water sources

• All of the above

• From melting ice comets

• From rainwater accumulation

What led to the formation of the first continent, Pangaea?

• Meteor impacts

• Volcanic activity

• Glacial movements

• Plate tectonics

What process causes the Earth's crust to move and form continents?

• Meteor strikes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Erosion

• Plate tectonics

When is Earth Day observed annually?

• July 11

• March 14

• April 22

• June 5

What was the primary goal of the first Earth Day in 1970?

• To celebrate Earth's beauty

• To promote renewable energy

• To raise awareness of pollution

• To start recycling programs

How can individuals contribute to protecting Earth?

• All of the above

• By planting trees

• Reducing waste

• Using renewable energy