Earth and Moon Quiz

What makes Earth the "just right" planet?

• It's the closest planet to the sun.

• It has extreme temperatures.

• It is not too close or too far from the sun.

• It is the largest planet.

What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?

• 50%

• 70%

• 30%

• 90%

How long does it take for Earth to travel completely around the sun?

• One month

• One week

• One year

• One day

What is the top layer of Earth called?

• Core

• Mantle

• Crust

• Surface

What are the seven land masses on Earth called?

• Oceans

• Continents

• Islands

• Countries

What is the center part of Earth called?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Core

• Surface

Who studies Earth and its layers?

• Astronomers

• Biologists

• Geologists

• Chemists

How many moons could fit inside Earth?

• Ten

• Twenty

• Fifty

• One hundred

When did the Apollo 11 astronauts land on the moon?

• July 20, 1969

• July 20, 1979

• July 20, 1989

• July 20, 1999

Who was the first man to walk on the moon?

• Edwin E. Aldrin Jr.

• Neil Armstrong

• Michael Collins

• Yuri Gagarin