Solar System Quiz

Which planet is the closest to the Sun in our solar system?

• Mars

• Venus

• Earth

• Mercury

What is the phenomenon called when a planet rotates on its axis in the opposite direction to most planets?

• Sideways rotation

• Reverse rotation

• Retrograde rotation

• Prograde rotation

Which planet is often called the 'Red Planet' due to its reddish appearance?

• Mars

• Neptune

• Saturn

• Jupiter

Which planet is the largest in our solar system?

• Uranus

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Venus

What are Saturn's prominent rings made up of?

• Silver particles, rocks, and dust

• Diamond particles, rocks, and dust

• Ice particles, rocks, and dust

• Gold particles, rocks, and dust

What is the axial tilt of Uranus?

• 98 degrees

• 180 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 23 degrees

Which planet was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006 by the International Astronomical Union (IAU)?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Pluto

• Neptune

What is the Great Red Spot on Jupiter?

• A massive storm

• A huge crater

• A giant mountain

• A deep ocean

What is the composition of Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen (100%)

• Hydrogen (100%)

• Nitrogen (78%) and Oxygen (21%)

• Carbon dioxide (100%)

Where is the tallest volcano in our solar system located?

• Jupiter

• Venus

• Mars

• Earth