Exploring the Solar System

What is the name of the galaxy that the Solar System is part of?

• Andromeda

• Milky Way

• Triangulum

• Whirlpool

What is the main component of the Sun?

• Carbon

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

Which planet is the smallest in the Solar System?

• Earth

• Mars

• Venus

• Mercury

Why is Venus the hottest planet in the Solar System?

• It is closest to the Sun

• It has a thick atmosphere that traps heat

• It has many volcanoes

• It has no water

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun?

• 365 days

• 30 days

• 88 days

• 24 hours

What is the name of the first man to walk on the Moon?

• Buzz Aldrin

• Yuri Gagarin

• Neil Armstrong

• Michael Collins

What is the largest volcano in the Solar System and where is it located?

• Mount Etna on Venus

• Mauna Kea on Earth

• Olympus Mons on Mars

• Mount Everest on Earth

Which planet has a giant red spot that is a massive storm?

• Neptune

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Saturn

What are Saturn's rings made of?

• Gas

• Water

• Ice

• Rocks and asteroids

Which planet has a vertical rotation?

• Uranus

• Neptune

• Saturn

• Jupiter