Earth Day Quiz: Test Your Knowledge Of Planet Earth

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1. Which is the fastest land animal?

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Cheetahs can run at the speed of 110 km/hours for a few seconds.

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Earth Day Quiz: Test Your Knowledge Of Planet Earth - Quiz

What do you know about Earth Day? Test your knowledge of planet earth with the quiz given below. In honor of earth day, which is celebrated on April... see more22 every year, we will check how well you know about your planet earth. The earth is a unique planet, as it can support life growth compared to the other planets in the same solar system. Take the online trivia quiz and see how many answers you get correct and grab your certificate. see less

2. Where is the Earth located in the Solar System?

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The order of the planets from the Sun: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto (which is no longer considered to be a planet).

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3. Which is the largest ocean on our planet?

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It covers more than 32% of the globe, which is more than the total surface of land combined.

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4. What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered in water?

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Approximately 70% of the Earth's surface is covered in water. This includes the oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water. This high percentage of water coverage is what gives our planet its blue appearance from space. It is important to note that while water covers a significant portion of the Earth, only a small percentage of it is freshwater that is suitable for drinking and sustaining life.

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5. What is the percentage of oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere?

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Dry air contains roughly 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 0.93% argon, 0.038% carbon dioxide, and small amounts of other gases.

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6. Which is the largest island?

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The total area of Greenland is 2,166,086 km2 (836,109 sq miles).

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7. Which extinct bird lived on Mauritius?

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You can read more about the dodo, which became extinct in the 17th century.

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8. What do you call the variation of life forms within an ecosystem?  

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Biodiversity is the different variety of life forms within a given ecosystem, biome, or on the entire Earth.

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9. How old is the Earth?

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That is 4,500,000,000 years - quite a long time indeed.

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10. Do dolphins have teeth?

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Dolphins are intelligent and cute and even funny at times, but they are predators. They eat fish and squid. They need to have teeth.

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11. How old are the oldest trees?  

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These are the African Baobab trees.

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12. Which is the highest waterfall in the world?

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The Angel waterfall is in Venezuela and it's 980 m / 3,212 ft tall.

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13. Above what altitude are travelers considered to be astronauts?

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This height is a US definition of being an astronaut. In other parts of the world, it can be different. Space doesn't have a clear boundary.

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14. Who was the first explorer to reach the South Pole?

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The Norwegian explorer and his party reached the South Pole in 1911.

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15. Which is the most extended mountain range on the planet?

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The range of the Andes is over 7,000 km (4,300 miles) long.

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Which is the fastest land animal?
Where is the Earth located in the Solar System?
Which is the largest ocean on our planet?
What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered in water?
What is the percentage of oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere?
Which is the largest island?
Which extinct bird lived on Mauritius?
What do you call the variation of life forms within an ecosystem? ...
How old is the Earth?
Do dolphins have teeth?
How old are the oldest trees?  
Which is the highest waterfall in the world?
Above what altitude are travelers considered to be astronauts?
Who was the first explorer to reach the South Pole?
Which is the most extended mountain range on the planet?
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