Space Rocks

What are asteroids primarily composed of?

• diamonds and gold

• plastic and rubber

• ice and gas

• rock and metal

How are comets formed?

• Comets are the result of a collision between two stars.

• Comets are formed from volcanic eruptions on planets.

• Comets are created by aliens visiting our solar system.

• Comets are formed from a mixture of dust, rock, water ice, and frozen gases left over from the formation of the solar system.

Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Venus

• Saturn

Where is the asteroid belt located in our solar system?

• Between Earth and Venus

• Between Mars and Jupiter

• Beyond Neptune

• Inside the orbit of Mercury

What is the largest dwarf planet in our solar system?

• Mars

• Neptune

• Pluto

• Mercury

What is the difference between asteroids and comets?

• Asteroids are rocky, while comets are icy.

• Asteroids have tails, while comets do not.

• Asteroids are made of gas, while comets are made of rock.

• Asteroids are found only in the outer solar system, while comets are found only in the inner solar system.

Which planet has the most moons in our solar system?

• Jupiter

• Uranus

• Saturn

• Mars

What is the name of the dwarf planet located beyond Neptune?

• Pluto

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Mars

What is the main difference between a planet and a dwarf planet?

• A planet and a dwarf planet have the same number of moons.

• A planet and a dwarf planet have the same size.

• A planet has cleared its orbit of other debris, while a dwarf planet has not.

• A planet and a dwarf planet are both made of gas.