Solar System Exploration

Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

• Jupiter

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Neptune

• Saturn

What is the smallest planet in our solar system?

• Jupiter

• Venus

• Mercury

• Earth

What are the rings of Saturn made of?

• Mostly ice particles with some rocky debris and dust

• Made of marshmallows and chocolate

• Primarily composed of diamonds and gold

• Consist of alien technology and ancient artifacts

What is the Kuiper Belt?

• The Kuiper Belt is a region of the solar system between Mars and Jupiter.

• The Kuiper Belt is a group of gas giants in our solar system.

• The Kuiper Belt is a region of the solar system beyond the planets, extending from the orbit of Neptune to approximately 50 astronomical units from the Sun. It is home to many small icy bodies, including dwarf planets like Pluto.

• The Kuiper Belt is a collection of comets located close to the Sun.

What is the difference between asteroids and comets?

• 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.

• Asteroids have tails, while comets do not.

• Asteroids are rocky, while comets are icy.

What is the name of the largest asteroid in the asteroid belt?

• Vesta

• Hygiea

• Ceres

• Juno

What are meteoroids made of?

• Glass

• Paper

• Rock, metal, or a mixture of both

• Plastic

What is the difference between meteors and meteorites?

• Meteors are underwater, meteorites are in the sky.

• Meteors are made of ice, meteorites are made of rock.

• Meteors are in the sky, meteorites are on the ground.

• Meteors are stationary, meteorites are moving.

What causes meteor showers?

• Meteor showers are caused by volcanic eruptions

• Earth passing through debris left behind by a comet or asteroid

• Meteor showers are caused by the rotation of the Earth

• Meteor showers are caused by aliens