Solar System Quiz

What is the solar system?

• A collection of galaxies held together by gravity

• A system of planets orbiting the Sun

• A region of space with no celestial objects

• A group of stars in the Milky Way

Answer explanation

The solar system is a system of planets orbiting the Sun. It consists of the Sun, eight planets, and other celestial objects.

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Which planets are considered terrestrial or rocky planets?

• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

• Pluto, Eris, Makemake, Haumea

• Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto

Answer explanation

Terrestrial or rocky planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. These planets are made up of solid materials and have a solid surface.

Where are most asteroids found in our solar system?

• Between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter

• Around Saturn's rings

• Close to the Sun, near Mercury

• Beyond the orbit of Neptune, in the Kuiper Belt

Answer explanation

Most asteroids are found between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter in our solar system.

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Which planets are considered gas giants?

• Pluto, Eris, Makemake, Haumea

• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

Answer explanation

Gas giants are planets composed mainly of hydrogen and helium. The correct answer is Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

What is a dwarf planet?

• A planet that has not cleared its orbit of other objects

• A planet that has a rocky surface

• A planet that orbits a gas giant

• A planet that is smaller than Earth

Answer explanation

A dwarf planet is a planet that has not cleared its orbit of other objects.

How many moons does Saturn have?

• 82

• 53

• 26

• 29

Answer explanation

Saturn has 82 moons, making it the planet with the most moons in our solar system.

What is the Milky Way?

• A collection of gas, dust, and billions of stars

• A group of galaxies held together by gravity

• A region of space with no celestial objects

• A system of planets orbiting the Sun

Answer explanation

The Milky Way is a collection of gas, dust, and billions of stars. It is not a group of galaxies held together by gravity, a region of space with no celestial objects, or a system of planets orbiting the Sun.

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What is the habitable zone?

• The region where comets and asteroids are found

• The region around the Sun where life can exist

• The region between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter

• The region beyond the orbit of Neptune

Answer explanation

The habitable zone refers to the region around the Sun where life can exist. It is the correct choice because it is the area where conditions are suitable for the existence of life.