Earth Science Quiz

Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?

• Venus

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

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What phase is the moon in when it is completely illuminated as seen from Earth?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

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What process in the water cycle involves water vapor cooling and changing back into liquid droplets?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

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

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 30 days

• 365 days

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During a solar eclipse, what celestial body is directly between the Earth and the Sun?

• Mars

• Moon

• Venus

• Jupiter

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What causes a lunar eclipse?

• The Moon passing between the Earth and the Sun

• The Earth passing between the Sun and the Moon

• The Sun passing between the Earth and the Moon

• The Moon passing behind the Sun

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Which planet is the largest in our solar system?

• Earth

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

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What phase is the moon in when it is not visible from Earth?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

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What is the process called when liquid water changes into water vapor?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

• 24 hours

• 30 days

• 365 days

• 12 months

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