[For Seniors] Trivia Quiz & Fun Facts About Earth

The Moon rotates on its axis while simultaneously orbiting.

The Moon is both rotating on its axis and revolving around Earth. Because the speeds of these two motions are exactly the same, the Moon always shows the same face to Earth. As a result, we cannot see the far side (the opposite side) of the Moon from Earth.

planet

Earth is classified as a “planet.” A planet is a celestial body that orbits the Sun, and Earth is one of them. In addition to Earth, there are other planets orbiting the Sun, such as Mercury, Venus, and Mars. Earth is also known as the only planet where life exists.

nitrogen

There are various gases mixed in the air we breathe. The most abundant among them is nitrogen. In fact, about 80% of the air is nitrogen. By the way, the often-mentioned oxygen is the second most abundant gas.

sunspot

There are dark areas on the Sun’s surface called sunspots. Sunspots are slightly cooler than their surroundings, which is why they look dark. When many sunspots appear, the Sun’s activity becomes more intense and can affect Earth’s weather and electricity. Sunspots are an important sign for understanding the Sun’s behavior.

about 109 times

The Sun is a very large star, about 109 times the size of Earth. In other words, you could fit around 109 Earths across the Sun. Looking at volume, it’s so big that more than 1.3 million Earths could fit inside it. The Sun may look small in the sky, but in reality, it’s immensely larger than Earth.

88 types

A constellation is a shape formed by connecting stars in the sky. There are 88 constellations officially recognized around the world. People in ancient times looked at the stars and named them after stories and animals. Because constellations appear in different parts of the sky depending on the season and time, they make stargazing even more enjoyable.

Peru

The Nazca Lines are large drawings in the vast deserts of Peru. People from long ago made them by drawing lines on the ground. They depict animals and humans, and you can see them clearly from above. Even today, it isn’t completely clear why they were created. It’s a very famous place that attracts many visitors from around the world.