Solar System Quiz

What is the solar system?

• A planetary system that includes the sun and everything that orbits it

• A group of stars in the Milky Way

• A single planet with its moons

• A galaxy containing multiple solar systems

What is the sun primarily composed of?

• Rock and ice

• Water vapor

• Hot lava

• Gases like hydrogen and helium

Why do objects in our solar system orbit the sun?

• The sun's magnetic field

• The sun's position in the galaxy

• The sun's immense mass and gravitational pull

• The sun's brightness

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of all the planets in our solar system?

• Orbit a star

• Are spherical in shape

• Share their orbital path with other large objects

• Revolve in the same direction around the sun

What distinguishes the inner planets from the outer planets in our solar system?

• The inner planets are gaseous and have many moons

• The inner planets are smaller and rockier

• The outer planets are closer to the sun

• The outer planets are made of ice

Which planet is known for having rings that are easy to see?

• Mars

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Saturn

What color do Uranus and Neptune appear, and why?

• Red due to their rocky surfaces

• Blue due to the gas methane in their atmospheres

• Green due to vegetation

• Yellow due to sulfuric acid clouds

What are dwarf planets?

• Small stars that orbit the sun

• Moons of the outer planets

• Objects that orbit the sun, are spherical, and share their orbits with other objects

• Large asteroids in the asteroid belt

What is the duration of one complete rotation of Earth on its axis?

• 365.25 days

• 24 hours

• 27.3 days

• 150 million Km

What causes the day and night cycle on Earth?

• The Earth's orbit around the Sun

• The tilt of Earth's axis

• The rotation of Earth on its axis

• The revolution of the Moon around Earth