Solar System Quiz 2

According to the Nebular Theory, how was the solar system formed?

• By the collision of two galaxies

• By the explosion of a supernova

• By the fusion of hydrogen atoms

• By the clumping together of matter in a rotating disk

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Which of the following is a characteristic of terrestrial planets?

• They have a gaseous composition

• They have a solid rock and metal composition

• They have a large number of moons

• They have a thick atmosphere

Which planet is the windiest?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Neptune

• Mars

Which planet is the hottest?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

Which planet contains the tallest mountain?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Mars

• Jupiter

What are dwarf planets?

• Planets that are smaller than terrestrial planets

• Planets that are larger than Jovian planets

• Round objects that orbit the sun but are too small to be considered a planet

• Planets that have a solid surface

Which of the following is true about the asteroid belt?

• It is located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter

• It is made up of gaseous bodies

• It is a spherical shell surrounding the solar system

• It is a major source of comets

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Which planet has the most moons?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Neptune

Which planet has the largest ring system?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Neptune

Which planet is the least dense?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Neptune