BH3 The Sun & The Earth: Crash Course Big History #3 Quiz

What is the approximate age of the solar system?

• 2.567 billion years

• 5.567 billion years

• 3.567 billion years

• 4.567 billion years

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Who are the hosts mentioned in the video?

• John Green, Emily Graslie, and Neil deGrasse Tyson

• John Green, Hank Green, and Bill Nye

• Hank Green, Emily Graslie, and Carl Sagan

• John Green, Hank Green, and Emily Graslie

What is the main focus of this episode?

• The formation and development of the Earth

• The history of the universe

• The future of space exploration

• The life cycle of stars

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What is the term used for the fiery cradle of wisps of dust and gas where the sun formed?

• Stellar nursery

• Solar nebula

• Cosmic cloud

• Galactic core

What is the main reason Pluto is not considered a planet?

• It has no atmosphere

• It is too far from the sun

• It hasn't cleared the rocks within its neighborhood orbit

• It is too small

What is the name of the object that collided with Earth to form the moon?

• Eris

• Ganymede

• Theia

• Titan

What is the Hadean Era named after?

• Hermes, the Greek god of trade

• Hephaestus, the Greek god of fire

• Hera, the Greek goddess of marriage

• Hades, the Greek god of the underworld

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What is the main component of the Earth's core?

• Carbon and hydrogen

• Iron and nickel

• Silicon and oxygen

• Magnesium and aluminum

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What is the term for the thin layer of the Earth's surface?

• Crust

• Core

• Mantle

• Lithosphere

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What phenomenon is responsible for the movement of continents?

• Tsunamis

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Plate tectonics

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