Solar System Quiz

Which sentence correctly explains why the Sun appears to be the largest and brightest star from Earth?

• The Sun is the closest star to Earth.

• The Sun is the only gas-burning star.

• The Sun is the largest star of any galaxy.

• The Sun is the only star in Earth's galaxy.

Which of these objects is pictured in the diagram?

• a meteoroid

• a meteor

• an asteroid

• a meteorite

Which term defines a small, irregularly shaped body made of icy material that orbits the sun?

• comet

• meteor

• asteroid

• meteorite

Thinking about the dwarf planets we discussed, which characteristic does a dwarf planet not meet?

• Orbits the sun

• Round in shape due to its mass

• Cleared its orbital path of other space objects

• Meets All

Which planet is 2nd from the sun?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Uranus

Which planet is the largest in our Solar System?

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Which planet is the only one with temperatures that can support life?

• Venus

• Mercury

• Mars

• Earth

Which planet has the great red spot?

• Mercury

• Jupiter

• Saturn

How many planets are in the Solar System?

• 12

• 9

• 8

• 7

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The Planet that is closest to the Sun.

• Mars

• Mercury

• Venus