Our Solar system

Which one of these planets are referred as terrestrial planets?

• Jupiter
• Saturn
• Mars

• Mercury

Which belt separates the inner planets from the outer planets?

• Oort Cloud
• Comet Belt
• Kuiper Belt
• Asteroid belt

Why are the inner planets referred to as Terrestrial planets

• They are referred to as terrestrial planets due to their large size.
• The inner planets are called terrestrial planets because they have solid, rocky surfaces.
• The inner planets are gaseous and lack solid surfaces.
• They are called terrestrial planets because they are the closest to the sun.

Which of the following reasons best explains why Jupiter has the greatest force of gravity?

• Jupiter's proximity to the Sun.
• Jupiter's rapid rotation speed.
• Jupiter's thin atmosphere.
• Jupiter's large mass and size.

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What is the name of Saturn's biggest moon?

• Ganymede
• Callisto
• Europa
• Titan

Which of the following reasons best explains why Uranus is tilted on the side.

• A massive collision with an Earth-sized object.
• Uranus has a large number of moons that affect its tilt.
• It is the result of gravitational interactions with nearby planets.
• Uranus was formed from a different type of material than other planets.

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Which answer best explains why Neptune has a blue coloration?

• The reflection of sunlight off its icy surface.
• The presence of sulfur in its atmosphere.
• The presence of methane in its atmosphere.
• The high concentration of carbon dioxide in its clouds.

What are the possible reasons that explain why Pluto is not considered a planet?

• Pluto orbits a star instead of the Sun.
• Pluto is made mostly of ice and gas.
• Pluto is too small to be classified as a planet.
• Pluto is not considered a planet because it has not cleared its orbit of other debris.