Outer Planets Quiz

What is the correct order of the outer planets from closest to furthest from the sun?

• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Saturn, Jupiter, Neptune, Uranus

• Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter, Neptune

• Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter

Which two outer planets are classified as ice giants?

• Jupiter and Saturn

• Saturn and Neptune

• Uranus and Neptune

• Jupiter and Uranus

What is the Great Red Spot on Jupiter?

• A large mountain

• A giant storm

• A vast ocean

• A deep crater

What is the position of Saturn in the order of planets from the Sun?

• 5th

• 6th

• 7th

• 8th

Which planet has the most spectacular ring system in the solar system?

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Saturn

• Uranus

Saturn's rings are primarily composed of what materials?

• Gas and dust

• Rock and ice

• Iron and nickel

• Hydrogen and helium

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is the name of the largest moon of Saturn?

• Europa

• Ganymede

• Titan

• Callisto

What gives Uranus its signature blue color?

• Helium

• Hydrogen

• Methane

• Ammonia

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Why would extreme metals and temperatures destroy a metal spacecraft on Uranus?

• Because of the strong magnetic field

• Because of the intense radiation

• Because of the high atmospheric pressure

• Because of the extreme metals and temperatures

Neptune is known for having:

• The weakest winds in our solar system

• The strongest magnetic field in our solar system

• The strongest winds in our solar system

• The most moons in our solar system