Grade 7 Social Studies โ€“ The earth and the solar system Quiz

1. How many planets are in the Solar System?

8
10
3
7
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2. What is the closest planet to the sun?

Mercury
Mars
Pluto
Venus
Explanation:

3. What is the second planet from the sun?

Venus
Earth
Mars
Mercury
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4. Which planet has the largest ring system?

Pluto
Jupiter
Mercury
Saturn
Explanation:

5. What is the rotational period of Earth?

1 year
48 hours
12 hours
24 hours
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6. Which planet has the hottest temperatures?

Venus
Mars
Pluto
Mercury
Explanation:

7. What is the largest planet in the Solar System?

Neptune
Jupiter
Mars
Saturn
Explanation:

8. What is the smallest planet?

Venus
Earth
Mercury
Pluto
Explanation:

9. Which is the coldest planet of the Solar System?

Neptune
Mars
Earth
Pluto
Explanation:

10. What is the correct order of the planets in the Solar System, starting closest to the Sun?

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto
Mars, Mercury, Earth, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Pluto
Mercury, Mars, Venus, Earth, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto
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11. What are there in the solar system?

none of the above
Eight planets&sun
asteroids,meteoroids&satellites
Eight planets,sun,asteroids,meteoroids,satellites
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12. Name a dwarf planet.

Uranus
Neptune
Pluto
Saturn
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13. Which is the only satellite to earth

none of the above
sun
mars
moon
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14. How many moons does Jupiter have?

14
70
21
95
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15. How many moons does Mars have?

2
zero
3
7
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16. How many km is the earth away from the sun?

100km
2300km
120km
150km
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17. Which planet is known as blue planet?

jupiter
mercury
earth
mars
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18. Which planet is known as red planet?

mars
earth
Jupiter
mercury
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19. When did our Solar System form?

5 billion years ago
4 billion years ago
o 500 million years ago
13.7 billion years ago
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20. Approximately how old is the universe?

12.5 billion years
13.7 billion years
10.3 billion years
5 billion years
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21. Which of these characteristics of the earth best explains the change of seasons?

The distance from the earth to the sun.
The tilt of Earthโ€™s axis
The diameter of the earth
The speed of the earthโ€™s rotation
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22. Which is the largest object in our solar system?

Jupiter
Earth
Pluto
Sun
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23. What is the difference between the inner planets and the outer planets?

The inner planets are smaller than the outer planets
The outer planets have more rocks than the inner planets
The outer planets are smaller than the inner planets
the inner planets are heavier than the outer planets
Explanation:

24. A student lists two technologies that are used to study objects in the universe.Which statement listed describes a correct use of the listed technologies?

A space probe is used to forecast weather on Earth.
A satellite and space probe are used to calculate the distance between planets in the solar system
A satellite and space probe are sent to gather mineral samples from different planets in the solar system.
A satellite is sent to gather information from stars in nearby galaxies.
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25. During which phases of the Moon can a person observe the occurrence of neap tides?

full moon and first quarter
new moon and third quarter
full moon and new moon
first quarter and third quarter
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26. How would the gravitational force between the Earth and the Moon change if the Moon was twice as far away?

The force would be the same.
The force would increase.
The force would disappear.
The force would decrease.
Explanation:

27. Why do stars in a constellation seem to stay in one position?

The Stars do not orbit the sun or earth
The Stars orbit the sun like the Earth does
The Stars orbit the earth like the moon
The Stars orbit the sun like the Sun
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28. What causes the seasons to change?

The earth's axis is tilted
The earth rotates on its axis
The earth revolves around the sun
Wind patterns on earth
Explanation:

29. If the moon is a crescent shape then changes to a gibbous. What is the next phase ?

Gibbous
Crescent
Full moon
If the moon is a crescent shape then changes to a gibbous.
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30. Season changes and days being longer in the summer are due to....

The Moons rotation
The earths tilt
The earths rotation
The Earths revolution
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31. Which of the following planets are the gas giants, outer planets?

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus
Mars, Jupiter, Venus
Mercury , Venus, mars
Jupiter , Venus, mars
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32. What factor causes one planet to have more gravity than other planets?

The planets size
The planets mass
Gas giants have more gravity
Terrestrial planets have more gravity
Explanation:

33. Which of the following is an accurate model of how the Sun, Earth, and Moon move?

Earth and moon orbit Sun
Earth and sun orbit moon
Earth orbits the Sun and the moon orbits Earth
Sun and moon orbit Earth
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34. Which 2 planets have shorter days than Earth?

Saturn and Moon
Jupiter and Saturn
Mars and Jupiter
Venus and Mercury
Explanation:

35. Which direction do all of the planets go around the sun?

clockwise
vertical
horizontal
counter-clockwise
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36. A _________________ is the blocking of the Sun's light that occurs during a new moon when the moon's shadow falls on earth.

umbra
solar eclipse
lunar eclipse
penumbra
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37. A _______________ is the blocking of sunlight to the moon; occurs when the moon passes through earth's shadow.

lunar eclipse
penumbra
umbra
solar eclipse
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38. What theory tries to explain the origin of the universe?

Copernican Theory
Ptolemaic Theory
Galilean Theory
Big Bang Theory
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39. What model of the solar system states the earth is the center?

Heliocentric model
Geocentric Model
Hydrocentric model
Biocentric modal
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40. What model of the solar system states the sun is the center?

Biocentric modal
Geocentric Model
Heliocentric model
Hydrocentric model
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41. Who stated the sun was the center of the solar system?

Kepler
Copernicus
Ptolemy
Galileo
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42. Who stated the earth was the center of the solar system?

Galileo
Kepler
Copernicus
Ptolemy
Explanation:

43. Which African country is home to Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa?

Kenya
Nigeria
Tanzania
Ghana
Explanation:

Mount Kilimanjaro is located in Tanzania and is the highest mountain in Africa.

44. Which African country is known for its vast desert called the Sahara?

Kenya
South Africa
Rwanda
Morocco
Explanation:

Morocco is known for the Sahara Desert, which is the largest hot desert in the world.

45. Which African country is home to the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world?

Tanzania
Egypt
Uganda
Nigeria
Explanation:

The Great Pyramid of Giza is located in Egypt and is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world.

46. Which African country is famous for its Maasai Mara National Reserve, known for its wildlife and annual wildebeest migration?

Uganda
Ghana
South Africa
Kenya
Explanation:

Kenya is home to the Maasai Mara National Reserve, a popular safari destination known for its diverse wildlife.

47. Which African country is home to the historic city of Timbuktu, known for its rich cultural heritage?

Morocco
Tanzania
Nigeria
Mali
Explanation:

Timbuktu is located in Mali and is known for its historic significance as a center of learning and trade.

48. Which African country is known for its wildlife conservation efforts in national parks like Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater?

Kenya
Ethiopia
Zimbabwe
Tanzania
Explanation:

Tanzania is known for its wildlife conservation efforts in national parks like Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.

49. Which African country is famous for its rock-hewn churches in Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Nigeria
Rwanda
South Africa
Ethiopia
Explanation:

Lalibela in Ethiopia is known for its stunning rock-hewn churches, carved out of solid rock in the 12th century.

50. Which African country is home to the Victoria Falls, one of the largest waterfalls in the world?

Ghana
Zambia
Senegal
South Africa
Explanation:

Victoria Falls is located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, and is considered one of the natural wonders of the world.

51. Which African country is known for the historic city of Marrakech, with its vibrant souks and iconic Djemaa el Fna square?

Morocco
Tunisia
Algeria
Egypt
Explanation:

Marrakech is a city in Morocco known for its vibrant markets, historic sites, and lively atmosphere.

52. Which African country is famous for its diverse cultural heritage and archaeological sites like Great Zimbabwe and Matobo Hills?

Ghana
Zimbabwe
South Africa
Nigeria
Explanation:

Zimbabwe is known for its rich cultural heritage and historic sites like Great Zimbabwe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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