Enrichment. Day 2 Solar System Quiz

What is the solar system composed of?

• Only planets

• Planets, moons, and other objects

• Only the sun

• Only comets and asteroids

How many planets are there in the solar system?

• Six

• Seven

• Eight

• Nine

What keeps the planets orbiting the sun?

• The sun's light

• The sun's size

• The sun's gravity

• The sun's heat

Which planets are closest to the sun?

• Earth and Mars

• Jupiter and Saturn

• Uranus and Neptune

• Mercury and Venus

Which planets are farthest from the sun?

• Earth and Mars

• Jupiter and Saturn

• Uranus and Neptune

• Mercury and Venus

Which of the following is true about Pluto?

• Pluto is closer to the sun than Neptune.

• Pluto is a dwarf planet.

• Pluto is made entirely of gas.

• Pluto is the largest planet in the solar system.

What are asteroids primarily made of?

• Ice and gas

• Metal and water

• Rock, gas, and sometimes metal

• Rock and ice

Where is our solar system located in the Milky Way galaxy?

• At the center of the Milky Way

• In the outer edges of the Milky Way

• In the middle of the Milky Way

• Near the black hole of the Milky Way

Approximately how many stars are in the Milky Way galaxy?

• 100 billion

• 200 billion

• 300 billion

• 400 billion

What are comets primarily made of?

• Rock, ice, and gas

• Metal and water

• Rock and metal

• Gas and dust