Earth's Place in the Universe

How many planets are there in our Solar System?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

• Mercury

Which of the following is the correct order of planets in our Solar System, starting from the one closest to the Sun?

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Mercury

• Mars, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Mercury, Mars, Venus, Earth, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

Did you know that the Sun is a star?

• True

• False

• Not mentioned

• The Sun is a planet

The Sun appears really big from Earth because of the:

• Sun's actual size

• Distance from Earth

• Sun's color

• Sun's temperature

The Sun is the center of our Solar System because:

• It is the largest planet

• It has the most moons

• All 8 planets revolve around it

• It is the hottest star

How many days does it take for the Earth to revolve all the way around the Sun?

• 365 days

• 30 days

• 90 days

• 180 days

Which planet in our solar system is closest to the Sun?

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

• Mercury

What is the smallest planet in our solar system?

• Mars

• Venus

• Mercury

• Earth

How many days does it take for Mercury to orbit the Sun?

• 365 Days

• 88 Days

• 225 Days

• 687 Days