Earth and Its Environment Quiz

Which of the following best completes the analogy? Earth : Oxygen :: Venus : ____________________

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Helium

• Hydrogen

Which of the following best describes how the author organized the selection?

• He compared and contrasted Earth with Venus.

• He described different aspects of the planet Earth.

• He explains how Earth was created.

• He provides problems Earth has encountered and gives potential solutions.

How does the moon impact the Earth?

• It causes it to rotate.

• It allows humans to live on Earth.

• It pulls at the Earth, keeping it steady.

• It provides oxygens for humans.

Which of the following best completes the analogy? Largest Ocean : Pacific :: Biggest Animal : _________________________

• Elephant

• Blue Whale

• Tyrannosaurus Rex

• Wooly Mammoth

What is the third planet from the Sun?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

How long does it take Earth to orbit the Sun?

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 30 days

• 1000 days

What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by oceans?

• 50%

• 30%

• 70%

• 90%

What gas is most abundant in Earth's atmosphere?

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

Which feature of Earth allows it to support life compared to other planets?

• Earth's distance from the Sun

• Earth’s size

• Earth’s magnetic field

• Earth’s atmosphere

Why does Earth experience day and night?

• Because it orbits the Sun

• Because it spins on its axis

• Because it is tilted at an angle

• Because of its magnetic field