Science Quiz on Earth and Life

Which planet do we live on?

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

• Mercury

What causes day and night on Earth?

• Earth's orbit

• Earth's axis

• Earth’s rotation

• The Moon

The Moon is visible because it:

• Glows on its own

• Reflects light from Earth

• Reflects light from the Sun

• Emits heat

Which planet is the fifth from the Sun?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Venus

• Saturn

What shape are the orbits of the planets?

• Circular

• Elliptical

• Rectangular

• Irregular

What is the reason for summer in the UK?

• Earth moves closer to the Sun

• The northern hemisphere is tilted away

• Earth spins faster

• The northern hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun

A bar magnet has:

• Only a south pole

• A north-seeking and a south-seeking pole

• Magnetic field inside only

• No magnetic field

What shows the shape of a magnetic field?

• Magnetizer

• Iron filings or plotting compass

• Electric wire

• Voltmeter

Which planet is known for its rings?

• Uranus

• Saturn

• Jupiter

• Neptune

What does a light year measure?

• Mass of stars

• Brightness of stars

• Distance light travels in one year

• Age of a galaxy