Earth Science Trivia

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Aluminum is the most abundant what in Earth’s crust?

Answer: Metal

Bonus fact: By mass, aluminum is the most abundant metal in Earth’s crust.

Argon makes up approximately what percentage of Earth's atmosphere by volume?

Answer: 0.93%

Bonus fact: Argon is the third most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere, after nitrogen and oxygen.

Which atmospheric layer contains the ozone layer that absorbs much of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation?

Answer: Stratosphere

Bonus fact: Most atmospheric ozone is concentrated in the stratosphere.

A traditional magnetic compass points toward Earth's geographic north because it responds to what?

Answer: Earth's magnetic field

Bonus fact: Earth acts roughly like a giant magnet, creating a field that aligns the compass needle.

Which force is primarily responsible for shaping most desert sand dunes?

Answer: Wind

Bonus fact: Wind moves sand grains by bouncing, rolling, and suspension.

Approximately what percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?

Answer: 71%

Bonus fact: Oceans and other bodies of water cover about 71% of Earth's surface.

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