Earth and the Solar System

Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Mars

What is the third planet from the Sun?

• Earth

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Mars

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 is the name of the imaginary line around which the Earth rotates?

• tropic of cancer

• meridian

• equator

• axis

What force keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun?

• Wind

• Friction

• Gravity

• Magnetism

Which planet has the most moons in the Solar System?

• Venus

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

What is the shape of the Earth's orbit around the Sun?

• Square

• Elliptical

• Circular

• Triangular

What is the force that pulls objects towards the center of the Earth?

• centrifugal force

• gravity

• magnetism

• friction

Which planet is known as the 'evening star'?

• Venus

• Saturn

• Jupiter

• Mars

What is the name of the imaginary line around which the planet rotates?

• tropic of capricorn

• meridian

• equator

• axis