Quiz on Major Domains of the Earth

What is the solid portion of the earth called?

• Biosphere

• Lithosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

Which continent is the largest?

• North America

• Africa

• Asia

• Australia

What is the name of the ocean that is named after a country?

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

Which mountain range separates Europe from Asia?

• Himalayas

• Urals

• Rockies

• Andes

What is the deepest point on the earth?

• Mariana Trench

• Mid-Atlantic Ridge

• Challenger Deep

• Great Barrier Reef

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the earth's surface?

• Stratosphere

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

What percentage of the earth's water is found in the oceans?

• 71%

• 50%

• 97%

• 29%

Which continent lies entirely in the Southern Hemisphere?

• Antarctica

• North America

• Europe

• Asia

What is the main gas that makes up the atmosphere?

• Argon

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

Which is the world's longest river?

• Yangtze

• Amazon

• Nile

• Mississippi