Solar System Quiz (science A to Z and Epic-Nat. Geo.)

Which of these facts about the sun is NOT true?

• It is farther away than most other stars.

• It provides energy in the form of light.

• Gravity holds the planets in orbit around the sun.

• It is about 93 million miles from Earth.

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Which group of letters list the planets in order?

• M V E J S U M N

• M E V J S U N

• M V E M J S U N

Which is the largest planet in our solar system?

• Earth

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Neptune

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Which planet could you land on because of its solid surface?

• Neptune

• Uranus

• Jupiter

• Mars

Which of these is found floating in a "belt" between Mars and Jupiter?

• comets

• asteroids

• planets

• moons

What makes Earth different than other planets?

• It is the only planet to have ice at its poles.

• It is the only planet with a solid surface.

• It is the only planet that has volcanoes.

• It is the only planet known to support life.

Which planet is known for having a giant red spot which is actually a hurricane?

• Mars

• Earth

• Jupiter

• Uranus

Which planet is home to the solar system's largest volcano?

• Earth

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Saturn

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All of the following are ways humans can study planets we can't visit EXCEPT-

• By using robots called Rovers.

• By using telescopes

• By using binoculars.

• By using space probes.