FOSS Earth & Sun Quiz

What is the primary source of energy for the Earth?

• Wind

• Water

• Sun

• Geothermal

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Which layer of the Earth is composed of solid rock and is beneath the Earth's crust?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer core

• Inner core

What causes day and night on Earth?

• Earth's rotation on its axis

• Earth's orbit around the Sun

• Changes in temperature

• Earth's tilt

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What is the term for the imaginary line around which Earth rotates?

• Equator

• Meridian

• Tropic of Cancer

• Axis

How long does it take for Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 1 month

Which of the following is a natural satellite of Earth?

• Mars

• Venus

• Moon

• Jupiter

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What is the name of the force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth?

• Magnetism

• Gravity

• Friction

• Inertia

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During which season do we experience the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Summer

• Winter

• Spring

• Fall

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What is the shape of Earth's orbit around the Sun?

• Circular

• Oval

• Square

• Triangle

What causes the changing seasons on Earth?

• Changes in the distance from the Sun

• Changes in Earth's tilt

• Changes in Earth's rotation speed

• Changes in the Moon's position

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