Exploring Earth: Our Home Planet
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What percentage of the Earth's surface is 'earth' or 'land'?

  • 51%
  • 29% (correct)
  • 41%
  • 71%
  • How long will a day on Earth be in a few million years?

  • 23hrs
  • 25hrs
  • 27hrs (correct)
  • 30hrs
  • What is the temperature difference between the Earth's core and the surface of the sun?

  • 5,000 C hotter than the sun
  • 10,000 C hotter than the sun
  • 7,500 C hotter than the sun (correct)
  • 2,000 C hotter than the sun
  • What is unique about Earth's name?

    <p>It is the only planet not named after a mythical god</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are 75% of the world's active and dormant volcanoes found?

    <p>Along the Pacific Ring of Fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Approximately how many volcanoes are actively erupting on any given day?

    <p>10-20</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary composition of the Earth's atmosphere?

    <p>Nitrogen 77%, Oxygen 21%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the highest recorded temperature on Earth?

    <p>136 o F or 57.8 o C in El Azizia, Libya</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average distance between the Earth and the Moon?

    <p>384,400 km</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the lowest recorded temperature on Earth?

    <p>-128.5 o F or -89.17 o C in Vostok, Antarctica</p> Signup and view all the answers

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