Earth and Space Quiz

What makes Earth a unique planet in our solar system?

• It is the largest planet.

• It supports life due to water and air.

• It is closest to the sun.

• It has the most moons.

Which planets are known as the rocky planets?

• Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn

• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

• Venus, Earth, Neptune, Pluto

How many Earths could fit inside Jupiter?

• More than 1,000

• About 500

• Less than 100

• About 100

What is the shape of Earth's orbit around the sun?

• Triangular

• Square

• Circular

• Elliptical

How long does it take for Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

• 365 days

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 48 hours

What is the approximate diameter of the moon?

• 1,000 miles

• 2,160 miles

• 5,000 miles

• 10,000 miles

How long does it take for the moon to orbit Earth?

• 14 days

• 27 days

• 365 days

• 7 days

What causes the phases of the moon?

• The moon's rotation speed

• The Earth's shadow

• The moon's distance from the sun

• The angle of sunlight hitting the moon

Why is there no life on the moon?

• It is made of gas.

• It has no atmosphere.

• It is too far from the sun.

• It is too close to Earth.

What is the purpose of including photographs and diagrams in the material?

• To help visualize concepts

• To replace the text

• To confuse the reader

• To make the text longer