Earth, Rainbows, Sun, Trees, and Tornadoes Quiz

What would be the immediate effect if the Earth suddenly stopped spinning?

• Everything on Earth would be launched sideways at high speed.

• The Earth would start spinning in the opposite direction.

• The Earth's gravity would increase significantly.

• The Earth's atmosphere would disappear.

How long would a single day last if the Earth stopped spinning?

• One week

• 24 hours

• One year

• One month

What did Isaac Newton discover about light that helps explain rainbows?

• Light is only visible during the day.

• Light is made of sound waves.

• White light is composed of different colors.

• Light travels faster than sound.

Why can't you find the end of a rainbow?

• Rainbows disappear when you get close.

• Rainbows are only visible from airplanes.

• Rainbows are too high in the sky to reach.

• Rainbows are illusions and don't have a physical location.

What are the two main gases that make up the Sun?

• Argon and neon

• Carbon dioxide and methane

• Oxygen and nitrogen

• Hydrogen and helium

How do deciduous trees prepare for winter?

• They recycle nutrients from their leaves back into the tree.

• They store water in their leaves.

• They grow more leaves.

• They increase photosynthesis.

What process do trees use to convert sunlight into energy?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

What is required for a tornado to form?

• A thunderstorm and changes in wind direction and speed

• A sudden drop in temperature

• A hurricane

• A volcanic eruption

What scale is used to measure the strength of tornadoes?

• Enhanced Fujita Scale

• Richter Scale

• Beaufort Scale

• Saffir-Simpson Scale

Where do most tornadoes occur?

• Australia

• United States

• South America

• Europe