Planets in the solar System

How long does it take for sunlight to travel from the Sun to Earth?

• 365 days

• 24 hours

• 8 minutes

• 60 earth days

What is the Sun primarily made of?

• Rock and ice

• Water and methane

• Hydrogen and helium

• Carbon dioxide

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Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Venus

• Saturn

How many moons does Jupiter have?

• 27

• At least 79

• At least 53

• 13

Which planet has a thick atmosphere of carbon dioxide and clouds made of sulfuric acid?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Mars

• Earth

What percentage of Earth's surface is made up of water?

• 50%

• 80%

• 70%

• 60%

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Which planet is the smallest in the solar system?

• Mars

• Mercury

• Venus

• Neptune

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Which planet rotates on its side?

• Earth

• Uranus

• Saturn

• Jupiter

How many rings does Saturn have?

• 13

• 7 main rings

• 6

• None

What is the orbital period of Neptune around the Sun?

• 365 Earth years

• 165 Earth years

• 79 Earth years

• 53 Earth years

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