About this Study Set
This study set covers Earth Science through
25 practice questions.
Explore fascinating facts about our planet, Earth, perfect for young learners. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 25 questions from the
Amazing Earth Science for Kids study set below.
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1
What is the big, hot star that gives our Earth light and warmth?
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A
The Moon
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B
The Sun
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C
A Comet
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D
A Black Hole
2
What covers most of the Earth's surface and is home to fish?
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A
Deserts
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B
Forests
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C
Oceans
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D
Mountains
3
What do we call the ground we walk on?
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A
Sky
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B
Water
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C
Land
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D
Clouds
4
What are the giant rocky hills that reach up high into the sky called?
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A
Valleys
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B
Rivers
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C
Mountains
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D
Caves
5
What is the white, fluffy stuff that floats in the sky?
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A
Rain
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B
Stars
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C
Clouds
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D
Rainbows
6
What happens when water in the sky gets too heavy and falls down?
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A
Sunshine
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B
Snowing
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C
Raining
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D
Windy
7
What is the natural, solid material that makes up rocks and mountains?
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A
Water
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B
Air
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C
Soil
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D
Minerals
8
What do we call the natural flow of water that runs through the land?
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A
Ocean
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B
Lake
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C
Pond
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D
River
9
What is the hard, dry ground with very little rain and few plants called?
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A
Forest
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B
Desert
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C
Ocean
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D
Jungle
10
What is the layer of air that surrounds our Earth?
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A
Ocean
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B
Ground
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C
Atmosphere
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D
Core
11
What natural light show can we sometimes see in the sky at night when there are lots of stars?
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A
Thunder
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B
Lightning
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C
Rainbow
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D
Aurora
12
What is the solid, rocky outer layer of the Earth called?
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A
Mantle
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B
Core
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C
Crust
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D
Atmosphere
13
What is the dark, hot center of the Earth called?
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A
Crust
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B
Mantle
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C
Core
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D
Surface
14
What do we call a large area of trees?
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A
Desert
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B
Ocean
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C
Forest
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D
Grassland
15
What is the natural force that pulls everything down towards the Earth?
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A
Wind
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B
Heat
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C
Gravity
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D
Light
16
What is the natural phenomenon where the ground shakes?
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A
Volcano
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B
Tornado
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C
Earthquake
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D
Hurricane
17
What is a large, slow-moving river of ice that is found in cold places?
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A
Ocean
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B
River
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C
Glacier
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D
Lake
18
What do we call the round, rocky object that orbits the Earth?
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A
The Sun
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B
A Star
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C
The Moon
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D
A Planet
19
What is the loose material on the Earth's surface that plants grow in?
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A
Rocks
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B
Water
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C
Sand
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D
Soil
20
What is the brightly colored arc that sometimes appears in the sky after rain when the sun shines?
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A
Cloud
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B
Lightning
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C
Rainbow
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D
Stars
21
What is a large body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth?
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A
River
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B
Lake
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C
Pond
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D
Ocean
22
What is the Earth made of?
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A
Only water
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B
Only land
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C
Rock, metal, and water
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D
Only air
23
What do we call the Earth's natural satellite that shines at night?
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A
The Sun
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B
A Star
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C
The Moon
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D
A Planet
24
What happens when hot, melted rock from inside the Earth comes out of a mountain?
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A
An earthquake
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B
A tornado
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C
A volcanic eruption
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D
A flood
25
What is the natural phenomenon where air moves, which can be gentle or strong?
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A
Rain
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B
Sunlight
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C
Wind
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D
Snow
