Solar System Quiz

What is at the center of the solar system?

• Moon

• Sun

• Mars

• Earth

How long does it take for Earth to complete one full revolution around the sun?

• 365 days

• 24 hours

• 30 days

• 1 year

What is the axis of Earth like?

• Physical line

• Curved line

• Imaginary line

• Straight line

What is the rotation of Earth called?

• Tilt

• Spin

• Orbit

• Revolution

How long is one day on Earth?

• 24 hours

• 12 hours

• 36 hours

• 48 hours

What happens when it is nighttime on Earth?

• Sun is on the opposite side

• Sun is rising

• Sun is setting

• Sun is directly overhead

What creates the seasons on Earth?

• Moon's orbit

• Distance from the sun

• Earth's axis tilt

• Earth's rotation speed

What season does the northern hemisphere experience when tilted towards the sun?

• Winter

• Summer

• Spring

• Autumn

What season does the southern hemisphere experience when it's winter in the northern hemisphere?

• Spring

• Summer

• Autumn

• Winter

What happens when Earth is between the two positions of tilt?

• Spring

• Winter

• Autumn

• Summer