GENERAL PAPER ON BASIC SCIENCE

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

• Jupiter

• Earth

• Saturn

• Mars

Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

• Jupiter

• Venus

• Saturn

• Mars

How many planets are in our solar system?

• 7

• 8

• 9

• 10

What is the name of the layer of Earth that we live on?

• mantle

• core

• crust

• atmosphere

What are the three main layers of Earth's crust?

• Crust, mantle, core

• Continental crust, oceanic crust, uppermost mantle

• Inner core, outer core, mantle

• Lithosphere, asthenosphere, mesosphere

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

• atmosphere

• core

• mantle

• crust

What type of volcano is known for its explosive eruptions?

• Lava dome

• Shield volcano

• Stratovolcano

• Cinder cone

What is the name of a volcano that has not erupted in a long time?

• dormant volcano

• active volcano

• extinct volcano

• erupting volcano

What is the main component of Earth's oceans?

• Water

• Oil

• Salt

• Sand

How much of Earth's surface is covered by water?

• 70%

• 60%

• 85%

• 50%