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

1. How many planets are in the Solar System?

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

Mars
Venus
Pluto
Mercury
Explanation:

3. What is the second planet from the sun?

Mars
Mercury
Earth
Venus
Explanation:

4. Which planet has the largest ring system?

Jupiter
Saturn
Mercury
Pluto
Explanation:

5. What is the rotational period of Earth?

48 hours
1 year
12 hours
24 hours
Explanation:

6. Which planet has the hottest temperatures?

Pluto
Mars
Mercury
Venus
Explanation:

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

Neptune
Saturn
Mars
Jupiter
Explanation:

8. What is the smallest planet?

Earth
Venus
Mercury
Pluto
Explanation:

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

Pluto
Neptune
Earth
Mars
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?

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

Saturn
Pluto
Neptune
Uranus
Explanation:

13. Which is the only satellite to earth

none of the above
sun
moon
mars
Explanation:

14. How many moons does Jupiter have?

14
95
70
21
Explanation:

15. How many moons does Mars have?

2
3
7
zero
Explanation:

16. How many km is the earth away from the sun?

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

jupiter
earth
mercury
mars
Explanation:

18. Which planet is known as red planet?

Jupiter
mars
mercury
earth
Explanation:

19. When did our Solar System form?

5 billion years ago
o 500 million years ago
13.7 billion years ago
4 billion years ago
Explanation:

20. Approximately how old is the universe?

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

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

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

The outer planets have more rocks than the inner planets
the inner planets are heavier than the outer planets
The inner planets are smaller than the outer planets
The outer planets are smaller than the inner 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 satellite is sent to gather information from stars in nearby galaxies.
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.
Explanation:

25. During which phases of the Moon can a person observe the occurrence of neap tides?

full moon and new moon
new moon and third quarter
first quarter and third quarter
full moon and first quarter
Explanation:

26. How would the gravitational force between the Earth and the Moon change if the Moon was twice as far away?

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

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

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

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

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

Gibbous
Crescent
If the moon is a crescent shape then changes to a gibbous.
Full moon
Explanation:

30. Season changes and days being longer in the summer are due to....

The earths tilt
The earths rotation
The Earths revolution
The Moons rotation
Explanation:

31. Which of the following planets are the gas giants, outer planets?

Mars, Jupiter, Venus
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus
Jupiter , Venus, mars
Mercury , Venus, mars
Explanation:

32. What factor causes one planet to have more gravity than other planets?

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

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

Sun and moon orbit Earth
Earth orbits the Sun and the moon orbits Earth
Earth and moon orbit Sun
Earth and sun orbit moon
Explanation:

34. Which 2 planets have shorter days than Earth?

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

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

horizontal
vertical
clockwise
counter-clockwise
Explanation:

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

penumbra
lunar eclipse
solar eclipse
umbra
Explanation:

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

lunar eclipse
umbra
penumbra
solar eclipse
Explanation:

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?

Biocentric modal
Heliocentric model
Hydrocentric model
Geocentric Model
Explanation:

40. What model of the solar system states the sun is the center?

Biocentric modal
Heliocentric model
Hydrocentric model
Geocentric Model
Explanation:

41. Who stated the sun was the center of the solar system?

Galileo
Kepler
Copernicus
Ptolemy
Explanation:

42. Who stated the earth was the center of the solar system?

Copernicus
Galileo
Kepler
Ptolemy
Explanation:

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

Nigeria
Ghana
Tanzania
Kenya
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?

Rwanda
South Africa
Morocco
Kenya
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
Uganda
Egypt
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?

South Africa
Uganda
Kenya
Ghana
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?

Nigeria
Mali
Morocco
Tanzania
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?

Zimbabwe
Ethiopia
Tanzania
Kenya
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?

Ethiopia
Nigeria
South Africa
Rwanda
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?

South Africa
Zambia
Senegal
Ghana
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?

Egypt
Algeria
Tunisia
Morocco
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
Nigeria
Zimbabwe
South Africa
Explanation:

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

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