Quiz - Our Solar System

Which planet is closest to the sun?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

Which planet is commonly referred to as Earth's twin, due to similar size and mass?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Mars

• Neptune

Which of the following is the only known planet to support life?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

Which of the following is known as the "Red Planet", due to iron oxide in the dirt?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

Which of the following is a dwarf planet that exists between Mars and Jupiter?

• Ceres

• Pluto

• Hubble

• Apollo

Which inner planet is known for its huge sand storms that can engulf a great deal of the surface?

• Earth

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Neptune

Which of the following is the third planet from our sun?

• Saturn

• Neptune

• Venus

• Earth

TRUE or FALSE: The dwarf planet Ceres has many aspects in common with an asteroid.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which inner planet resembles our moon in appearance?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

Which inner planet has frequent acid rain storms?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars