Exploring Our Solar System Quiz

Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?

• Venus

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

What is the order of the planets from the Sun?

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Venus, Mercury, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Earth, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Mars, Venus, Mercury, Earth, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

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Which of the following is an inner planet?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Earth

• Neptune

Identify the planet that is not a gas giant.

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Mars

Which planet is the largest in the Solar System?

• Earth

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Neptune

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What is the main difference between inner and outer planets?

• Inner planets are larger and made of gas, outer planets are smaller and rocky.

• Inner planets are smaller and rocky, outer planets are larger and made of gas.

• Inner planets have rings, outer planets do not.

• Inner planets are colder, outer planets are warmer.

Which planet is known for its beautiful rings?

• Mars

• Venus

• Saturn

• Neptune

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

• Earth

• Venus

• Mercury

• Mars

Which of the following planets is an outer planet?

• Venus

• Mars

• Uranus

• Earth

Why are the outer planets also called "gas giants"?

• Because they are made mostly of rock and metal.

• Because they are made mostly of gas and are very large.

• Because they are small and have no atmosphere.

• Because they are close to the Sun.