Exploring Planet Earth Quiz

What is the name of the planet that does not come from Greco-Roman mythology?

• Mercury

• Earth

• Mars

• Venus

Which of the following factors influences how quickly atoms and molecules move on a planet?

• Energy

• Atmosphere

• Temperature

• Nutrients

What is the primary component of Earth's atmosphere?

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

Which subsystem of Earth is responsible for converting falling water into mechanical and electrical energy?

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

What is the main source of energy that reaches the Earth's surface?

• Geothermal Energy

• Solar Radiation

• Wind Energy

• Nuclear Energy

Which planet is considered habitable because it is the right distance from the sun?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Earth

• Saturn

What is the geosphere composed of?

• Entire Planet

• Only the Atmosphere

• Only the Core

• Only the Crust

Which of the following is NOT a factor that makes a planet habitable?

• Atmosphere

• Gravity

• Temperature

• Nutrients

What percentage of Earth's atmosphere is composed of oxygen?

• 50%

• 78%

• 21%

• 1%

What is the biosphere primarily composed of?

• Life Forms

• Non-Living Things

• Water

• Air