10th Grade Earth and Space Science Review

What is the innermost layer of the Earth called?

• Mantle

• Inner Core

• Crust

• Outer Core

Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?

• Venus

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Mercury

What is the main gas found in Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Hydrogen

Which process describes the movement of water from the surface to the atmosphere?

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Infiltration

What is the name of the galaxy that contains our Solar System?

• Andromeda Galaxy

• Milky Way Galaxy

• Whirlpool Galaxy

• Sombrero Galaxy

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to Earth's surface?

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Which type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Fossil

What is the term for a naturally occurring, solid mass of mineral or mineral-like matter?

• Rock

• Crystal

• Fossil

• Gem

Which planet has the most prominent ring system?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Neptune

What is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight?

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Fermentation

• Decomposition