Earth Trivia Quiz

How old is Earth?

• 4.5 billion years

• 12.5 billion years

• 2.5 billion years

• 6.5 billion years

How far is Earth from the Sun?

• 1,000,000 miles

• 92,956,037 miles

• 500,000 miles

• 20,000,000 miles

What is the hottest temperature recorded on Earth?

• 134˚ F

• 150˚ F

• 110˚ F

• 125˚ F

What is the coldest temperature recorded on Earth?

• -100˚ F

• -200˚ F

• -128.6˚ F

• -90˚ F

Which is the largest ocean on Earth?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

How much area does the Pacific Ocean cover?

• 10 square miles

• 100 square miles

• 59 square miles

• 1000 square miles

Which animal is the biggest on Earth?

• African Elephant

• Blue Whale

• Giraffe

• Great White Shark

How long is the biggest animal, the Blue Whale?

• 200 feet

• 150 feet

• 100 feet

• 50 feet

What is the tallest tree on Earth, and how tall is it?

• Sequoia, 200 feet tall

• California redwood named Hyperion, 379 feet tall

• Oak tree, 150 feet tall

• Maple tree, 300 feet tall

How do extreme temperatures on Earth (both hot and cold) impact life in different regions?

• They make it impossible for any plants or animals to live.

• They create different climates that support a wide variety of life.

• They have no impact on living organisms.

• They limit the number of species that can live near the equator.