5th Grade Solar System Quiz 5th Grade

How long does it take for the light of the sun to travel to Earth?

• 15 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 8 minutes

• 5 minutes

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

What is the sun mostly made of?

• Hydrogen and helium

• Carbon dioxide and sulfuric acid

• Methane and ammonia

• Oxygen and nitrogen

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

How many planets are there in our solar system?

• 10

• 9

• 8

• 7

Which planet is known as the red planet?

• Earth

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Venus

How many moons does Mars have?

• 1

• 3

• 2

• 0

Which planet is the largest in our solar system?

• Saturn

• Neptune

• Jupiter

• Mars

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

What is the most distinctive feature of Saturn?

• Thick atmosphere

• Active volcanoes

• Distinct rings

• Continuous storms

What gives Uranus its blue color?

• Ammonia

• Helium

• Hydrogen

• Methane

How many years does it take for Neptune to rotate once around the sun?

• 84 years

• 110 years

• 135 years

• 165 years

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which planet has the most rings in our solar system?

• Neptune

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Jupiter