Quiz on Earth Science and Solar System

What is the primary gas in the Earth's atmosphere?

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

Which layer of the Earth is the thickest?

• Crust

• Lithosphere

• Core

• Mantle

What type of rock is formed from molten material cooling?

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• Plutonic

• Igneous

Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?

• Venus

• Mars

• Saturn

• Jupiter

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

• Aluminum

• Calcium

• Silica

• Iron

Which of the following is a direct source of information about the Earth's interior?

• Satellite imagery

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquake waves

• Meteorites

What is the term for the outermost layer of the Earth?

• Mantle

• Lithosphere

• Core

• Crust

Which of the following planets is classified as a gas giant?

• Earth

• Mercury

• Mars

• Jupiter

What is the primary function of the hydrosphere?

• Store energy

• Contain rocks

• Provide air

• Support life

Which mineral group includes quartz and magnetite?

• Silicates

• Carbonates

• Oxides

• Sulfides