Earth Day

Question 1

Scientists compare the true shape of Earth to this fruit.

Accepted Answer

Pumpkin

Question 2

When was the first Earth Day celebrated?

Accepted Answer

April 22, 1970

Question 3

What gases make up most of our atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

Nitrogen and Oxygen

Question 4

The Moons gravity causes what on earth?

Accepted Answer

Tides

Question 5

Which happens first? Thunder or Lightning?

Accepted Answer

Lightning

Question 6

In a volcano, gas and lava separate to produce this rock.

Accepted Answer

Pumice

Question 7

About how many miles is it from the Earth's center to the Earth's surface?

Accepted Answer

3,700

Question 8

The hottest day ever happened in this country.

Accepted Answer

Libya

Question 9

Earth is covered by this much water:

Accepted Answer

75%

Question 10

Day and night are caused by:

Accepted Answer

Earth's Rotation on its axis

Question 11

In which direction does the Sun set?

Accepted Answer

West

Question 12

The deepest ocean point can be found in this ocean.

Accepted Answer

Pacific

Question 13

Which layer contains 85% of the Earth's mass?

Accepted Answer

Mantle

Question 14

Why do we have seasons?

Accepted Answer

Earth is tilted on its axis

Question 15

The thin blanket of air around Earth is called

Accepted Answer

Atmosphere

Question 16

On Earth, lightning strikes this many times per second.

Accepted Answer

100

Question 17

50% of the Earth's fresh water can be found in which 6 countries?

Accepted Answer

Brazil, Russia, Canada, Indonesia, China, Colombia

Question 18

Where does sun hit the earth when it is fall/spring?

Accepted Answer

equator

Question 19

The world's highest waterfall is in this country.

Accepted Answer

Venezula

Question 20

This is the world's largest island.

Accepted Answer

Greenland

Question 21

This lake is the largest in North America.

Accepted Answer

Lake Superior

Question 22

This percentage of Earth's water is found in its oceans.

Accepted Answer

97%

Question 23

What is in the center of the solar system?

Accepted Answer

Sun

Question 24

What force makes all the planets orbit the sun?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

Question 25

This mineral is the softest of all Earth's minerals.

Accepted Answer

Talc

Question 26

This desert is the Earth's largest.

Accepted Answer

Sahara

Question 27

During which month do we receive the most direct sunlight?

Accepted Answer

June

Question 28

About What percentage of Earth's water is fresh water?

Accepted Answer

3%

Question 29

Which country has the largest number of active volcanoes?

Accepted Answer

Indonesia

Question 30

This country is the world's largest producer of gold.

Accepted Answer

South Africa

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