Solar System (NOV2W)

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

• Saturn

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Earth

Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Saturn

How many moons does Jupiter have?

• 63

• 45

• 92

• 80

What is the name of Saturn's largest moon?

• Europa

• Ganymede

• Titan

• Callisto

What are the small rocky bodies that orbit the Sun called?

• Comets

• Asteroids

• Planets

• Meteorites

What is the difference between a comet and an asteroid?

• Comets orbit the sun in a circular path; asteroids have elliptical orbits.

• Comets are larger than asteroids and are found in the asteroid belt.

• Comets are icy and have tails; asteroids are rocky and do not have tails.

• Comets are made of metal; asteroids are made of ice.

Where is the Kuiper Belt located?

• Beyond the orbit of Pluto

• Inside the orbit of Mars

• Between the orbits of Earth and Mars

• Beyond the orbit of Neptune, 30 to 55 AU from the Sun.

What is the primary component of a comet's nucleus?

• Ice and dust

• Gas and plasma

• Liquid water

• Rock and metal

How does gravity affect the orbits of planets?

• Gravity has no effect on the speed of planets in orbit.

• Gravity keeps planets in elliptical orbits around stars.

• Gravity causes planets to move in straight lines.

• Gravity pulls planets directly into the stars they orbit.

Which planet has the most extensive ring system?

• Saturn

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Mars