Kindergarten Science Quiz: Earth and Space

Landform

• Land is divided into different types: mountains, hills, valleys, and plains

Water Forms

• Oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, and ponds are different types of water bodies
• Water can be fresh or salty

Rocks

• Rocks are hard natural objects found on the Earth's surface
• Rocks come in different shapes, sizes, and colors

Day and Night

• Day is the time when the sun shines
• Night is the time when the sun is not visible
• The Earth rotates to create day and night

Four Seasons

• Spring: a season of new life and growth
• Summer: a season of warm weather
• Autumn (or Fall): a season of harvest and change
• Winter: a season of cold weather

Weather

• Weather refers to the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time
• Types of weather: sunny, cloudy, rainy, snowy, windy

Caring for the Environment

• We must take care of the Earth by reducing, reusing, and recycling
• Planting trees and conserving water are essential for the environment

Solar System

• The Solar System consists of eight planets, the Sun, and the Moon
• The Sun is the center of the Solar System

Planets

• Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun
• Venus is the hottest planet
• Earth is the only planet with water
• Mars is known as the Red Planet

Sun and Moon Surface

• The Sun's surface is extremely hot
• The Moon's surface has craters and mountains
• The Moon orbits around the Earth

This quiz for Kindergarten level includes questions about landforms, water forms, rocks, day and night, seasons, weather, caring for the environment, the solar system, planets, and the surfaces of the Sun and Moon with accompanying images.