Unit 3: Earth & Space Science

What is the universal force that governs the motion of celestial bodies?

• Gravity

• Nuclear Force

• Magnetism

• Electricity

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What event is believed to have occurred 13.8 billion years ago?

• Formation of the Moon

• First human appearance

• The Big Bang

• Formation of Earth

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

• Earth's distance from the Sun

• Earth's tilt and revolution

• Sun's rotation

• Moon's phases

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How long does it take for the Moon to orbit the Earth?

• 365 days

• 29.5 days

• 7 days

• 24 hours

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Which phase of the Moon occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth align for a solar eclipse?

• First Quarter

• New Moon

• Waning Crescent

• Full Moon

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Which planets are considered terrestrial planets?

• Pluto, Eris

• Jupiter, Saturn

• Mercury, Venus

• Uranus, Neptune

What type of rock is formed from sediments compacted and cemented together?

• Volcanic rock

• Igneous rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic rock

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What process involves the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition?

• Physical weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Chemical weathering

What is the name of the supercontinent that existed before the continents drifted apart?

• Gondwana

• Atlantis

• Laurasia

• Pangaea

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What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

• Mantle

• Core

• Crust

• Lithosphere