Lessosn 1 quiz

Why have human beings been trying to make the Earth a better place to live in, according to the text?

• To understand the earth and our activities for a better life.

• To compete with other animals.

• To increase the number of micro-organisms.

• To avoid using natural resources.

How does the text suggest we should approach our understanding of the Earth today?

• By building a new understanding of how the Earth works and our interactions with it.

• By focusing only on technological development.

• By ignoring environmental crises.

• By using resources without planning.

Which ancient theory proposed that the Earth was at the center of the universe and all other celestial bodies moved around it?

• Geocentric theory

• Heliocentric theory

• Big Bang theory

• Galactic theory

Why is it significant that stars are part of larger groups called galaxies?

• It shows that the universe is vast and contains millions of galaxies

• It means stars never move

• It proves the Earth is at the center of the universe

• It shows that stars are not important

What evidence do scientists use to support the idea that the universe began with a 'Big Bang'? (DoK 3)

• The observation that the universe is expanding and galaxies are moving apart

• The belief that the Earth is stationary

• The idea that stars never die

• The fact that planets are round

Which of the following factors is primarily responsible for the formation of seasons on Earth?

• Daily rotation of the Earth on its axis

• Monthly movement of the Moon around the Earth

• Revolution of the Earth around the Sun and tilt of Earth’s axis of rotation to its orbital plane

• Spherical shape of the Earth

The word "Earth" is derived from which language, and what does it mean?

• Latin, meaning 'blue planet'

• Greek, meaning 'ground, soil, dry land'

• Sanskrit, meaning 'life giver'

• French, meaning 'home'

If the Earth's orbit were highly elongated instead of nearly circular, how might this affect the seasons on Earth?

• Seasons would remain unchanged

• The difference between summer and winter would become more extreme

• There would be no seasons at all

• The length of a year would decrease

Explain why the Earth’s surface developed mountains and basins as it cooled.

• The outer crust wrinkled and contracted, forming ridges (mountains) and low areas (basins)

• The Earth was hit by asteroids that created mountains and basins

• Water erosion carved out the mountains and basins

• Plants and animals built up the landforms over time

Which of the following statements best describes the mantle of the Earth?

• The mantle is the outermost layer of the Earth, made up of various kinds of rocks.

• The mantle is a pliable layer beneath the crust, mainly composed of silicates, and extends from 100 km to 2,900 km deep.

• The mantle is the innermost layer, made up of iron compounds and heavy substances like gold.

• The mantle is a thin layer that forms only 1% of the Earth's volume.