Earth and Space Quiz

What are the three main layers of the Earth?

• Magma, Crust, Core

• Crust, Mantle, Core

• Lithosphere, Asthenosphere, Mesosphere

• Atmosphere, Mantle, Crust

Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Mars

Name the four gas giants in our solar system.

• Mars, Venus, Mercury, Earth

• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Pluto, Ceres, Eris, Haumea

• Sun, Moon, Mars, Venus

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

• Rotation is spinning around an axis, while revolution is moving around another object.

• Rotation is related to planets, while revolution is related to stars.

• Rotation is linear movement, while revolution is circular movement.

• Rotation is moving around an object, while revolution is spinning on an axis.

What is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Argon

Which layer of the Earth is made up of solid rock and metal?

• Outer core

• Crust

• Mantle

• Inner core

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

• Mercury

• Mars

• Earth

• Venus

What are the components of the solar system?

• Sun, planets, dwarf planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and other celestial bodies

• Planets, moons, asteroids, galaxies

• Sun, stars, planets, moons

• Stars, moons, asteroids, galaxies

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis?

• 24 hours

• 12 hours

• 36 hours

• 48 hours

What is the thickest layer of Earth's atmosphere?

• Stratosphere

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere