Earth Level 8 Quiz

What causes the different seasons on Earth?

• The distance between the Earth and the Sun

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

• The phases of the Moon

• The Earth's rotation speed

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Solar energy

• Uranium

What is the primary cause of tides on Earth?

• The Earth's rotation

• The gravitational pull of the Sun

• The gravitational pull of the Moon

• The Earth's magnetic field

Which type of rock is formed from cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Fossiliferous

What is an eclipse?

• A change in the Earth's orbit

• A shadow cast by the Earth or Moon

• A phase of the Moon

• A type of rock formation

Which process is primarily responsible for the formation of sedimentary rocks?

• Melting

• Erosion and deposition

• Volcanic activity

• Metamorphism

What is the main benefit of using renewable resources?

• They are cheaper to extract

• They are unlimited and sustainable

• They produce more energy

• They are easier to transport

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

• Wind energy

• Biomass

• Oil

• Geothermal energy

What is the main factor that determines the usefulness of a rock?

• Its colour

• Its size

• Its properties

• Its location

Which of the following is a key process in the rock cycle?

• Photosynthesis

• Erosion

• Combustion

• Evaporation