Earth/Space Science Quiz

You are at a science fair and you see various stalls. Each stall represents a different field of science. Which of the following is a stall you would likely see?

• Geology

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Astronomy

Answer explanation

Astronomy is a field of science that studies celestial objects and phenomena in the universe.

You are a student who is curious about different branches of science. While studying, you come across Earth Science and wonder which of the following is a branch of it?

• Chemistry

• Biology

• Physics

• Geology

Answer explanation

Geology is a branch of Earth Science that studies the solid materials, structure, and processes of the Earth. It focuses on rocks, minerals, and the formation of landforms.

Imagine you are an astronomer. According to the most widely accepted theory, the solar system we live in began as a collection of gas and dust known as what?

• Galaxy

• Nebula

• Planetisimal

• Planet

Answer explanation

According to the most accepted hypothesis, our solar system started as a collection of gas and dust called a Nebula.

Imagine you are a geologist studying the Earth's history. You notice that the Earth has undergone long, gradual changes over billions of years. What is this concept known as?

• Rapid

• Catastrophic

• Uniformitarianism

• Iron Catastrophe

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Uniformitarianism. It refers to the long, gradual changes that have developed Earth over billions of years.

Imagine you are studying the formation of Earth and the moon according to the nebular hypothesis. You are trying to understand how the final mass of Earth and the moon were accumulated. What theory would you refer to?

• Nebular Hypothesis

• Big Bang Theory

• Iron Catastrophe

• Giant Impact Hypothesis

Answer explanation

According to the nebular hypothesis, Earth and the moon were formed by the Nebular Hypothesis, not the Big Bang Theory, Iron Catastrophe, or Giant Impact Hypothesis.

Imagine you are a scientist studying the origin of Earth's atmosphere. You are most likely to conclude that it was created by

• Stars

• Comets & Volcanoes

• The Sun

• Volcanoes

Answer explanation

Earth's atmosphere was most likely created by comets and volcanoes, not stars or the sun. Comets brought water and gases, while volcanoes released gases like carbon dioxide and nitrogen.

Imagine you are a scientist studying Earth's systems. Which of the following would you NOT consider as a part of these systems?

• Biosphere

• Mantlesphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

Answer explanation

The Mantlesphere is not a part of Earth's system. It refers to the solid layer between the Earth's crust and core.

Consider a system in a real-life scenario. What two elements are essential for its functioning?

• Interacting components and a source of energy

• Source of energy and water

• Source of energy and a person to operate it

• Interacting components and a brain

Answer explanation

A system requires interacting parts and a source of energy. These two requirements enable the system to function effectively.

Imagine you are on a space mission exploring the layers of Earth's geosphere. Suddenly, you realize one of the layers you studied is not a main layer. Which one is it?

• Mantle

• Core

• Crust

• Moho

Answer explanation

The core is not a main layer of Earth's geosphere. The main layers are the mantle, crust, and Moho.

You are a cartographer and you need to choose a map projection for your next project. Which of the following could you potentially use?

• Mercator projection

• Robinson projection

• Gall-Peter projection

• All of the above

Answer explanation

A type of map projection is the Mercator projection, Robinson projection, and Gall-Peter projection. The correct choice is 'All of the above'.