Space Science Quiz

The largest planet in the solar system is

• Earth
• Jupiter
• Mars
• Venus

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Which of these facts are true?

• Venus is the hottest planet.

• Mars is the only planet that has an atmosphere that allows life.

• Jupiter is the planet that has water found only in its polar caps.

• Saturn is scorching hot in the day and very cold at night.

Answer explanation

Earth is the planet that has an atmosphere that allows life.

Mars is the planet that has water found only in its polar caps.

Mercury is scorching hot in the day and very cold at night.

The inner planets include:

• Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Jupiter

What is the correct order of the outer planets?

• Neptune, Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus
• Uranus, Neptune, Saturn and Jupiter
• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune
• Neptune, Uranus, Saturn and Jupiter

The asteroid belt in our solar system is located between:

• Neptune & Saturn
• Earth & Mercury
• The Milky Way & Polaris
• Mars & Jupiter

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Which characteristics distinguish the inner planets from the outer planets?

• their size

• the material they are made of

• their distance from the sun

• all of these

The outer planets are known as the gas giants.

• True
• False

What is it called when the planets travel around the Sun?

• Orbit
• Move
• Spin
• Turn

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution? (pick two)

• rotation is when an object spins on its axis

• revolution is when an object orbits another object

• rotation is when an object orbits another object

• revolution is when an object spins on its axis

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Three revolutions of Earth take how long?

• Three days

• Three weeks

• Three months

• Three years

Answer explanation

Remember, a revolution is one trip (orbit) around the sun.