G7-SOC-L1 The Universe and the Earth

What is the study of the Universe called?

• Astronomy
• Cosmology
• Geology
• Biology

Who made the first telescope?

• Galileo
• Copernicus
• Lemaitre
• Ptolemy

According to the Big Bang theory, how old is the Universe?

• 4.6 billion years
• 13.7 billion years
• 125 billion years
• Infinite years

Which galaxy is our Solar system located in?

• Andromeda Galaxy
• Milky Way Galaxy
• Whirlpool Galaxy
• Sombrero Galaxy

How many planets are there in our Solar system?

• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9

Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?

• Mercury
• Venus
• Mars
• Jupiter

What is the solid part of the Earth called?

• Lithosphere
• Hydrosphere
• Atmosphere
• Biosphere

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by hydrosphere?

• 25%
• 50%
• 71%
• 90%

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

• Troposphere
• Stratosphere
• Mesosphere
• Thermosphere

What is the zone of the Earth where land, water, and air interact called?

• Lithosphere
• Hydrosphere
• Atmosphere
• Biosphere