Yr 6 Solar System

Which planet is the closest to the Sun?

• Venus

• Mars

• Earth

• Mercury

What is the biggest planet in the Solar System?

• Earth

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Mars

What is the average temperature on Venus?

• -220°C

• 460°C

• 100°C

• 0°C

Which planet is known as 'the red planet'?

• Earth

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Saturn

What is the Moon made of?

• Gas

• Ice and dust

• Water

• Rock

How many days does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

• 12 hours

• 365 days

• 28 days

• 24 hours

What is the force that keeps the Earth and other planets orbiting around the Sun?

• Magnetism

• Gravity

• Friction

• Buoyancy

Which planet has a storm called the 'Great Red Spot'?

• Jupiter

• Earth

• Mars

• Saturn

How many planets orbit around the Sun?

• Six

• Seven

• Nine

• Eight

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

• Oval

• Triangle

• Square

• Circle