Exploring Our Solar System

What is the order of the planets from the sun?

• Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Earth, Venus, Mercury, Neptune, Uranus

• Earth, Mars, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus

• Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Uranus

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

Name the largest planet in our solar system.

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Earth

Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

• Saturn

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Venus

What is the main component of the sun?

• Hydrogen

• Helium

• Oxygen

• Carbon

How does gravity affect planets in space?

• Gravity keeps planets in orbit around stars and governs their motion in space.

• Gravity only affects planets that are close to each other.

• Gravity has no effect on the motion of planets.

• Gravity causes planets to collide with each other.

Which planet has the most moons?

• Saturn

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Mars

What is the smallest planet in our solar system?

• Venus

• Mars

• Earth

• Mercury

Describe the rings of Saturn.

• The rings of Saturn are composed mainly of ice particles and rocky debris, divided into several sections, and are relatively thin.

• The rings of Saturn are primarily made of gas and are very thick.

• Saturn has no rings, only a solid surface.

• The rings of Saturn are composed of liquid water and are uniform in size.

What is the difference between an asteroid and a comet?

• Comets are larger than asteroids and orbit the sun more slowly.

• Asteroids are made of gas, while comets are made of rock.

• Asteroids have tails when they approach the sun, while comets do not.

• Asteroids are rocky, while comets are icy and develop tails when near the sun.

Which planet is known for its beautiful rings?

• Venus

• Mars

• Saturn

• Jupiter