Earth Day Quiz: Test Your Knowledge Of Planet Earth
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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 22 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.
- 1.
Where is the Earth located in the Solar System?
- A.
It's the second planet from the Sun.
- B.
It's the third planet from the Sun.
- C.
It's the fourth planet from the Sun.
- D.
It is the fifth planet from the Sun.
Correct Answer
B. It's the third planet from the Sun.Explanation
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).Rate this question:
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- 2.
How old is the Earth?
- A.
5 million years old
- B.
10 billion years old
- C.
4.5 billion years old
- D.
5.5 billion years old
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C. 4.5 billion years oldExplanation
That is 4,500,000,000 years - quite a long time indeed.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which is the largest ocean on our planet?
- A.
The Pacific Ocean
- B.
The Atlantic Ocean
- C.
The Indian Ocean
- D.
The Arctic Ocean
Correct Answer
A. The Pacific OceanExplanation
It covers more than 32% of the globe, which is more than the total surface of land combined.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which is the largest island?
- A.
Madagascar
- B.
New Guinea
- C.
Greenland
- D.
Tubuai
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C. GreenlandExplanation
The total area of Greenland is 2,166,086 km2 (836,109 sq miles).Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which extinct bird lived on Mauritius?
- A.
The phoenix
- B.
The emu
- C.
The dodo
- D.
Oahu Akialoa
Correct Answer
C. The dodoExplanation
You can read more about the dodo, which became extinct in the 17th century.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How old are the oldest trees?
- A.
3000 years old
- B.
6000 years old
- C.
9000 years old
- D.
10000 years old
Correct Answer
B. 6000 years oldExplanation
These are the African Baobab trees.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which is the fastest land animal?
- A.
The ostrich
- B.
The giraffe
- C.
The cheetah
- D.
The Kangaroo
Correct Answer
C. The cheetahExplanation
Cheetahs can run at the speed of 110 km/hours for a few seconds.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What is the percentage of oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere?
- A.
18
- B.
21
- C.
31
- D.
40
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B. 21Explanation
Dry air contains roughly 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 0.93% argon, 0.038% carbon dioxide, and small amounts of other gases.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered in water?
- A.
50
- B.
60
- C.
70
- D.
75
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C. 70Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which is the most extended mountain range on the planet?
- A.
The Himalayas
- B.
The Rockies
- C.
The Andes
- D.
The Alps
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C. The AndesExplanation
The range of the Andes is over 7,000 km (4,300 miles) long.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which is the highest waterfall in the world?
- A.
Niagara
- B.
Angel
- C.
Iguazú
- D.
Jog
Correct Answer
B. AngelExplanation
The Angel waterfall is in Venezuela and it's 980 m / 3,212 ft tall.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Who was the first explorer to reach the South Pole?
- A.
Roald Amundsen
- B.
Ernest Shackleton
- C.
Robert Falcon Scott
- D.
Roanld Amund Scott
Correct Answer
A. Roald AmundsenExplanation
The Norwegian explorer and his party reached the South Pole in 1911.Rate this question:
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- 13.
What do you call the variation of life forms within an ecosystem?
- A.
Evolution
- B.
Biology
- C.
Biodiversity
- D.
Heredity
Correct Answer
C. BiodiversityExplanation
Biodiversity is the different variety of life forms within a given ecosystem, biome, or on the entire Earth.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Do dolphins have teeth?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- C.
Only the bottlenose dolphins
- D.
It depends
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
Dolphins are intelligent and cute and even funny at times, but they are predators. They eat fish and squid. They need to have teeth.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Above what altitude are travelers considered to be astronauts?
- A.
30 kms (18.6 miles)
- B.
50 kms (31 miles)
- C.
80 kms (50 miles)
- D.
90 kms (60 miles)
Correct Answer
C. 80 kms (50 miles)Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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