Free STEMscopes Earth and Space Science Questions and Answers

Question 1

What causes Earth's seasons?

Accepted Answer

Earth's axial tilt

Answer

Earth's distance from the Sun

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The Moon's gravitational pull

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Solar flares

Question 2

What type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?

Accepted Answer

Igneous

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Sedimentary

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Metamorphic

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Fossilized

Question 3

Which layer of Earth is composed primarily of solid iron and nickel?

Accepted Answer

Inner core

Answer

Crust

Answer

Mantle

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Outer core

Question 4

What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

Accepted Answer

Movement along tectonic plate boundaries

Answer

Volcanic eruptions

Answer

Shifts in Earth's magnetic field

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Changes in atmospheric pressure

Question 5

What is the main factor driving the water cycle?

Accepted Answer

Solar energy

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Earth's gravity

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Ocean currents

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Wind patterns