Test your true terrestrial trivia with our Earth quiz!

The sun radiates huge amounts of electromagnetic energy in all directions. Earth is only one small recipient of the sun's energy; the sun's rays extend far out into the solar system, illuminating all the other planets. — A view of Earth with the sun in the background (Image credit: NASA)

You don't have to travel far for this one — we're diving into the incredible planet you're standing on right now. Earth is the only known world teeming with life, wrapped in oceans, mountains, forests, and clouds. It’s familiar, yet full of surprises.

From the molten core beneath your feet to the swirling atmosphere above, Earth is a masterpiece of balance and motion.

Whether you're a nature lover, a science buff, or just curious about the planet you call home, this Earth quiz is your chance to dig deep.

Try it out below and see how well you score!

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry is the Content Manager at Space.com. Formerly, she was the Science Communicator at JILA, a physics research institute. Kenna is also a freelance science journalist. Her beats include quantum technology, AI, animal intelligence, corvids, and cephalopods.

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