Our Solar System: The Inner Planets

Which planet has an atmosphere that allows life?

• Mars

• Venus

• Earth

• Mercury

Which two inner planets are known as "twin planets?"

• Venus and Mars

• Mars and Earth

• Venus and Earth

Which planet is scorching hot in the day and very cold at night?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

Which planet is one of the brightest objects in the sky?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

Based on the image, which planets is the smallest in the solar system?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

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Which planet in the Solar System is the hottest?

• Mars

• Venus

• Saturn

• Earth

The outer planets are made mostly of

• rock

• gas

• flames

Is this the correct order of the planets from the sun: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn, Neptune?

• Yes
• No

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How hot can it get on Mercury when it’s day?

• 800 degrees Fahrenheit

• 200 degrees Fahrenheit

• 234 degrees Fahrenheit

• 560 degrees Fahrenheit

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How many moons does Venus have?

• 3

• 2

• 0