Earth Science Quiz

Which celestial body reflects sunlight and orbits Earth?

• Mars

• The Moon

• Venus

• Comet

Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Mercury

What is the galaxy that contains our solar system?

• Andromeda Galaxy

• Milky Way Galaxy

• Orion Galaxy

• Whirlpool Galaxy

How can you define mineral?

• A type of rock

• A natural, solid substance with a definite chemical composition and crystal structure

• A plant found underground

• A liquid found in volcanoes

What is the hardest mineral on the Mohs hardness scale?

• Quartz

• Talc

• Diamond

• Feldspar

What property of minerals describes how they reflect light?

• Hardness

• Luster

• Cleavage

• Streak

What is the Universe made up of?

• Stars and moons only

• Galaxies, stars, planets, gas, dust, and energy

• Just planets and stars

• Light and darkness only

According to the Big Bang Theory, how old is the universe?

• 4.5 billion years

• 13.8 billion years

• 20 billion years

• 100 billion years

A farmer wants to use waste from crops and animals to produce fuel for cooking and electricity. What renewable energy resource should he use?

• Geothermal energy

• Biomass energy

• Wind energy

• Hydroelectric energy

Why is crop rotation important in soil conservation?

• It helps plants grow faster.

• It reduces the need for sunlight.

• It maintains soil nutrients and prevents pest buildup.

• It allows farmers to use less water.