Quiz about The Solar System

Question 1

Both Aristotle and Claudius Ptolemy thought that the universe is geocentric.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 2

As distance increases between two objects, the force of gravity decreases.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 3

Sir Isaac Newton worked on the three laws of planetary motion which explains planet's paths.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 4

Nicolaus Copernicus and Galileo Galilei both believed that the universe is heliocentric.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 5

Eclipses occur when the moon, earth and sun are in one straight line causing the source of light to be blocked.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 6

The two moons of Mars are Ganymede and Callisto.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 7

Outer planets are also known as terrestrial planets.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 8

Saturn is the only planet with rings surrounding it.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 9

The Great Red Spot of Jupiter is actually a massive crater.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 10

Mars is so cold that carbon dioxide freezes on one of its poles.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

The Solar System