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?

Venus
Mars
Mercury
Pluto
Explanation:

3. What is the second planet from the sun?

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

Jupiter
Saturn
Mercury
Pluto
Explanation:

5. What is the rotational period of Earth?

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

Venus
Pluto
Mercury
Mars
Explanation:

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

Mars
Neptune
Jupiter
Saturn
Explanation:

8. What is the smallest planet?

Pluto
Venus
Mercury
Earth
Explanation:

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

Pluto
Neptune
Mars
Earth
Explanation:

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

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

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

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

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

95
21
70
14
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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?

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

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

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

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

12.5 billion years
5 billion years
13.7 billion years
10.3 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 speed of the earthโ€™s rotation
The diameter of the earth
The tilt of Earthโ€™s axis
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22. Which is the largest object in our solar system?

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

The outer planets are smaller than the inner planets
The outer planets have more rocks than the inner planets
The inner planets are smaller than the outer 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 is sent to gather information from stars in nearby galaxies.
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
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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 disappear.
The force would increase.
The force would be the same.
The force would decrease.
Explanation:

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

The Stars orbit the sun like the Earth does
The Stars do not orbit the sun or earth
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?

Wind patterns on earth
The earth's axis is tilted
The earth rotates on its axis
The earth revolves around the sun
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
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30. Season changes and days being longer in the summer are due to....

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

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus
Jupiter , Venus, mars
Mercury , Venus, mars
Mars, Jupiter, Venus
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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
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33. Which of the following is an accurate model of how the Sun, Earth, and Moon move?

Earth and sun orbit moon
Earth and moon orbit Sun
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?

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

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

horizontal
counter-clockwise
vertical
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.

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

Galilean Theory
Big Bang Theory
Copernican Theory
Ptolemaic 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
Heliocentric model
Hydrocentric model
Geocentric Model
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41. Who stated the sun was the center of the solar system?

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

Copernicus
Kepler
Galileo
Ptolemy
Explanation:

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

Tanzania
Kenya
Ghana
Nigeria
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?

Morocco
Kenya
Rwanda
South Africa
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
Nigeria
Uganda
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
Kenya
Ghana
South Africa
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?

Kenya
Tanzania
Zimbabwe
Ethiopia
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
Ethiopia
South Africa
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?

Senegal
Ghana
Zambia
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?

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?

Nigeria
Ghana
South Africa
Zimbabwe
Explanation:

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

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