Solar System Quiz

Which planet is the hottest in the Solar System?

• Mars

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Saturn

How far is Venus from Earth?

• 261 million km

• 550 million km

• 150 million km

• 400 million km

What is the temperature on Venus?

• 462°C

• 350°C

• 590°C

• 212°C

Why is Venus different from other planets?

• It has rings

• It spins the other way around

• It has a thin atmosphere

• It has a large moon

What is Venus named after?

• Roman god of war

• Roman god of love and beauty

• Greek goddess of wisdom

• Greek god of the sea

How long does a day on Venus last?

• 243 Earth days

• 365 days

• 24 hours

• 100 Earth days

When was the last transit of Venus?

• 2010

• 2012

• 2015

• 2017

Which was the first space probe to visit Venus?

• Mariner 2

• Mariner 10

• Venera 7

• Mariner 5

When did the Soviet probe Venera 7 successfully land on Venus?

• 1970

• 1975

• 1967

• 1962

What was the first successful landing on Venus?

• Venera 7

• Mariner 5

• Mariner 10

• Mariner 2