Story of the Earth quiz 1

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

• Perfect circle

• Elliptical (squashed circle)

• Straight line

• Spiral

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full orbit around the Sun?

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 30 days

• 12 hours

What causes day and night on Earth?

• The Earth's tilt

• The Earth's spin on its axis

• The Earth's orbit around the Sun

• The Earth's distance from the Moon

What creates the seasons on Earth?

• The Earth’s distance from the Sun

• The Earth’s tilt and angle as it orbits the Sun

• The rotation of the Earth

• The gravitational pull of the Moon

Which layer of the Earth is made of super-hot metal that remains solid due to extreme pressure?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer core

• Inner core

What is the Earth's closest neighbor in space?

• Mars

• The Moon

• The Sun

• Venus

How far away is the Sun from the Earth?

• 150,000 km

• 1.5 million km

• 150 million km

• 93,000 km

Why is Earth considered special compared to other planets?

• It is the largest planet in the Solar System

• It has the most moons

• It is the only planet known to have life

• It is the closest planet to the Sun

What layer of the Earth is described as a layer of gases surrounding the planet?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Atmosphere

• Outer core

What would likely happen if the Earth were closer to the Sun?

• The water would freeze

• The Earth would have more moons

• The water would dry up

• The Earth would have no atmosphere