Solar System Quiz

What is the largest planet in the solar system?

• Jupiter

• Venus

• Saturn

• Mars

Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

• Mars

• Earth

• Jupiter

• Venus

What causes the seasons on Earth?

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

• The rotation speed of the Earth

• The number of clouds in the atmosphere

• The distance of the Earth from the sun

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis?

• 48 hours

• 12 hours

• 1 week

• 24 hours

What are asteroids made of?

• Plastic and rubber

• Ice and water

• Rock, metal, and other elements

• Wood and paper

What is the difference between a comet and an asteroid?

• Comets orbit the sun, while asteroids orbit the moon.

• Comets are made of rock and asteroids are made of ice.

• Comets are smaller than asteroids.

• Comets have ice and asteroids do not.

What is the closest star to Earth?

• Moon

• Sun

• Jupiter

• Mars

What is the main source of energy for the solar system?

• Earth

• Mars

• Sun

• Moon

What is the smallest planet in the solar system?

• Mars

• Mercury

• Earth

• Venus

How long does it take for the Moon to orbit the Earth?

• 7 days

• 28 days

• 365 days

• 12 hours