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    The document contains a series of 27 multiple choice questions across 9 sections related to earth science topics such as plate tectonics, oceans, climate, geology, and astronomy. The questions cover information about the drifting of continents, largest bodies of water, types of rocks, tides, time zones, volcanoes, and more. Correct answers are provided for each question.

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    Earth Science Trivia

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    The document contains a series of 27 multiple choice questions across 9 sections related to earth science topics such as plate tectonics, oceans, climate, geology, and astronomy. The questions cover information about the drifting of continents, largest bodies of water, types of rocks, tides, time zones, volcanoes, and more. Correct answers are provided for each question.

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    Earth Science Trivia - A


    1. Are Europe and North America drifting closer together or farther apart?

    A. Closer
    2.

    B. Farther

    Which is the largest body of water on Earth? A. Pacific Ocean B. Atlantic Ocean

    3.

    Which does not belong?


    A. Shale C. Sandstone B. Basalt D. Limestone

    Earth Science Trivia - A


    1. Are Europe and North America drifting closer together or farther apart?

    A. Closer
    2.

    B. Farther

    Which is the largest body of water on Earth? A. Pacific Ocean B. Atlantic Ocean

    3.

    Which does not belong?


    A. Shale C. Sandstone B. Basalt (Igneous Rock) D. Limestone

    Earth Science Trivia - B


    4. Mammoth Caves in Kentucky is the longest cave system in the world. How long is it? A. 400 km B. 480 km C. 550 km Which imaginary lines circles the earth below the equator (Southern Hemisphere)? A. Tropic of Cancer B. Tropic of Capricorn How many times a day do high tides occur around the world? A. One B. Two C. Four D. Ten

    5.

    6.

    Earth Science Trivia - B


    4. Mammoth Caves in Kentucky is the longest cave system in the world. How long is it? A. 400 km B. 480 km C. 550 km Which imaginary lines circles the earth below the equator (Southern Hemisphere)? A. Tropic of Cancer B. Tropic of Capricorn How many times a day do high tides occur around the world? A. One B. Two C. Four D. Ten

    5.

    6.

    Earth Science Trivia - C


    7. There are about 9 million cubic miles of ice on Earth. Is most of it located near: A. the North pole B. the South pole On a map, are the lines that run parallel to the equator called: A. Longitude B. Latitude If it is 2:00 pm in New York City, what time is it in Los Angeles, California? A. 11:00 am B. Noon C. 1:00 pm D. 2:00 pm

    8.

    9.

    Earth Science Trivia - C


    7. There are about 9 million cubic miles of ice on Earth. Is most of it located near: A. the North pole B. the South pole On a map, are the lines that run parallel to the equator called: A. Longitude B. Latitude If it is 2:00 pm in New York City, what time is it in Los Angeles, California? A. 11:00 am B. Noon C. 1:00 pm D. 2:00 pm

    8.

    9.

    Earth Science Trivia - D


    10. Is the water in the ocean colder at the surface or 50 feet below the surface? A. At the surface B. 50 feet below Olympus Mons is a volcano almost three times as tall as Mount Everest. Is it found on: A. Earth B. Mars C. Venus What percent of the worlds population live in the United States? A. 6% B. 12% C. 18% D. 24%

    11.

    12.

    Earth Science Trivia - D


    10. Is the water in the ocean colder at the surface or 50 feet below the surface? A. At the surface B. 50 feet below Olympus Mons is a volcano almost three times as tall as Mount Everest. Is it found on: A. Earth B. Mars C. Venus What percent of the worlds population live in the United States? A. 6% B. 12% C. 18% D. 24%

    11.

    12.

    Earth Science Trivia - E


    13. Is Earth the second, third, or fourth planet from the sun? Choose: 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Which formation in a cave rise from the floor: A. stalagmites B. stalactites When magma cools and hardens, it forms: A. Igneous rock B. Sedimentary rock C. Metamorphic rock

    14.

    15.

    Earth Science Trivia - E


    13. Is Earth the second, third, or fourth planet from the sun? Choose: 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Which formation in a cave rise from the floor: A. stalagmites B. stalactites When magma cools and hardens, it forms: A. Igneous rock B. Sedimentary rock C. Metamorphic rock

    14.

    15.

    Earth Science Trivia - F


    16. In March, Daylight Savings Time begins. We: A. set our clocks ahead 1 hour B. set them back 1 hour Which is the deepest ocean? A. Atlantic Ocean B. Indian Ocean C. Arctic Ocean D. Pacific Ocean

    17.

    18.

    The longest river on Earth is: A. Mississippi B. Nile

    C. Amazon

    Earth Science Trivia - F


    16. In March, Daylight Savings Time begins. We: A. set our clocks ahead 1 hour B. set them back 1 hour Which is the deepest ocean? A. Atlantic Ocean B. Indian Ocean C. Arctic Ocean D. Pacific Ocean

    17.

    18.

    The longest river on Earth is: A. Mississippi B. Nile

    C. Amazon

    Earth Science Trivia - G


    19. Which of the following is classified as metamorphic rock? A. Basalt B. Marble C. Shale How long does it take the light from the sun to reach us? A. 2 minutes B. 6 minutes C. 8 minutes D. 10 minutes Which of the following is the oldest mountain range on Earth? A. Rockies (in N. America) B. Andes (in S. America) C. Highlands (in Scotland)

    20.

    21.

    Earth Science Trivia - G


    19. Which of the following is classified as metamorphic rock? A. Basalt B. Marble C. Shale How long does it take the light from the sun to reach us? A. 2 minutes B. 6 minutes C. 8 minutes D. 10 minutes Which of the following is the oldest mountain range on Earth? A. Rockies (in N. America) B. Andes (in S. America) C. Highlands (in Scotland)

    20.

    21.

    Earth Science Trivia - H


    22. Which is larger ? A. Pacific Ocean B. Atlantic Ocean C. Continent of Asia D. Continent of Antarctica Complete this statement: The moon's diameter is ________ the size of Earth's diameter. A. 1/8 B. 1/4 C. 1/2

    23.

    24.

    How many degrees does the Earth turn in one day? A. 90 B. 180 C. 360

    Earth Science Trivia - H


    22. Which is larger ? A. Pacific Ocean B. Atlantic Ocean C. Continent of Asia D. Continent of Antarctica Complete this statement: The moon's diameter is ________ the size of Earth's diameter. A. 1/8 B. 1/4 C. 1/2

    23.

    24.

    How many degrees does the Earth turn in one day? A. 90 B. 180 C. 360

    Earth Science Trivia - I


    25. In March and September, the sun is directly over the equator. These are: A. Equinoxes B. Solstices Which of the following is the longest mountain range on Earth? A. Andes (in S. America) B. Rockies (in N. America) C. Great Dividing Range (in Australia) What percent of the people on Earth live north of the Equator? A. 40% B. 60% C. 80%

    26.

    27.

    Earth Science Trivia - I


    25. In March and September, the sun is directly over the equator. These are: A. Equinoxes B. Solstices Which of the following is the longest mountain range on Earth? A. Andes (in S. America) B. Rockies (in N. America) C. Great Dividing Range (in Australia) What percent of the people on Earth live north of the Equator? A. 40% B. 60% C. 80%

    26.

    27.

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