The Earth in the Solar System Quiz - CBSE Class 6 Social Science

Free practice quiz: The Earth in the Solar System (CBSE Class 6 Social Science). 18 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 6 Social Science practice quiz has 18 multiple-choice questions on The Earth in the Solar System, and 18 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is the shape of the Earth?

   1. Flat
   2. Spherical
   3. Cube
   4. Cylinder
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   Answer: B. Spherical

   The Earth is shaped like a sphere, which means it is round. This can be observed in photographs taken from space.

2. What do we call the path that Earth takes around the Sun?

   1. Rotation
   2. Revolution
   3. Orbit
   4. Cycle
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   Answer: C. Orbit

   The path that Earth takes around the Sun is called its orbit.

3. What causes the seasons on Earth?

   1. Distance from the Sun
   2. Earth's tilt
   3. Clouds
   4. Ocean currents
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   Answer: B. Earth's tilt

   Seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth on its axis as it orbits the Sun.

4. Which celestial object orbits the Earth?

   1. Sun
   2. Jupiter
   3. Moon
   4. Mars
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   Answer: C. Moon

   The Moon is the celestial object that orbits around the Earth.

5. What force keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun?

   1. Friction
   2. Magnetism
   3. Gravity
   4. Inertia
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   Answer: C. Gravity

   Gravity is the force that keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun, pulling them towards the Sun while they move forward.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?
2. What is the primary source of light for Earth?
3. Which planet is known for its rings?
4. What is the term used for the spinning of the Earth on its axis?
5. Which planet is known for its Great Spot?
6. What is the largest planet in our solar system?
7. What do we call the region beyond Neptune?
8. What are the inner planets also known as?
9. What is unique about Uranus compared to other planets?
10. How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full rotation?
11. What happens to the length of the day as you move toward the poles?
12. If you were to travel from Earth to Mars, how many weeks could the journey take?
13. A satellite orbits the Earth in 90 minutes; how many times will it orbit in a 24-hour period?

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