Earth and space quiz
Planets, day and night, weather and the harmattan, soil and the environment. Written for every age — if you choose another level, the nearest questions are used.
The kind of thing you'll be asked
Examples only — your own questions are built fresh, with different names and numbers every time.
Why does the Moon shine at night?
- It is on fire
- It makes its own light
- It reflects light from cities on Earth
- It reflects light from the Sun
Answer: It reflects light from the Sun — The Moon gives out no light of its own. We see sunlight bouncing off it.
Which of these is a renewable source of energy?
- Natural gas
- Solar power
- Petrol
- Coal
Answer: Solar power — Sunlight will not run out. Coal, oil and gas are fossil fuels that take millions of years to form.
In the water cycle, what happens when water vapour rises and cools?
- It becomes hotter
- It condenses into clouds
- It turns into salt
- It sinks into the ground
Answer: It condenses into clouds — Cooling vapour condenses into droplets, which gather into clouds and later fall as rain.