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The Ultimate Moon Quiz
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Wolves supposedly howl at it, a fairy tale claims a cow once jumped over it and legends say if you look hard enough, there's a man in it. Yes, the moon has a prominent place in popular culture, but there's a lot you might not know about Earth's little orbiting friend. Why doesn't it have soil? Why is its gravity so important? And are we really thinking of going back soon?
Not Just Rocks: The Geology Quiz
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Geologists study the processes and substances that form Earth. Most of those processes happen over millions of years, but this quiz only takes a few minutes! Find out how rock solid your knowledge of geology is.
The Tallest Mountain in the Solar System Is Much Higher Than Everest
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Many people dream of climbing Mount Everest, but what if you could scale the highest mountain in the solar system? That one is more than twice as tall as Everest!
Can You Pass This Moon Phases Quiz?
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We humans have always had a profound connection to the moon, but do we really know it? Test your knowledge of the various phases our little neighbor goes through, how those phases may actually impact us, all while you enjoy other fun lunar facts along the way!
What's the Difference Between a Blood Moon and a Lunar Eclipse?
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Blood moons always bring out the stargazers though they aren't that rare. So what makes blood moons red? And do they differ from lunar eclipses?
What If We Ran Out of Minerals?
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If minerals make up so much of the Earth, why would we ever face shortages? The availability of the resources we use to create products often depends more on our priorities than the planet's supply.
How Australian Are You?
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Australians are in a league of their own. Living in the most unique country on Earth, constantly confused with the British by non-Australians and persevering through some incredibly animal and climate issues. Aussies are tough. But how Australian are you?
The Ultimate Astronomy Quiz
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Though the astronomy field has evolved from its primitive beginnings, there's still a boundless cosmos to explore. Test your astronomy knowledge with our quiz.
Exoplanets: Distant Worlds Beyond Our Solar System
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These 10 remarkable exoplanets are the ones we'd like to investigate. Learn about 10 of the most remarkable astronomers have discovered.
The General Science Quiz
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You spent a lot of time sitting in science classes -- But do you remember any of what you learned, or did you forget it right after the test? Take this quiz to prove your general science IQ!