Quiz on the Solar System

What is the Solar System?

• A group of stars in the galaxy

• Our home in space, including the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, and comets

• A collection of black holes

• A single planet with moons

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Which planets are included in the inner planets?

• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

• Pluto, Eris, Haumea, Makemake

• Earth, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune

Why is Venus called Earth's "Evil Twin"?

• It has a similar atmosphere to Earth

• It is the hottest planet due to the greenhouse effect

• It has the same number of moons as Earth

• It rotates in the same direction as Earth

What is the largest object in the Asteroid Belt?

• Mars

• Ceres

• Earth

• Jupiter

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Which planets are known as the "gas giants"?

• Mars and Venus

• Earth and Mars

• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune

• Venus and Earth

Which planet is more than twice as massive as all other planets combined?

• Mars

• Venus

• Earth

• Jupiter

What affects tides on Earth?

• The Sun

• The Moon

• Mars

• Jupiter

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Which planet is known for having a Great Red Spot?

• Saturn

• Jupiter

• Neptune

• Uranus

How many moons does Saturn have?

• 27

• 14

• 82

• 79

What is the least dense planet in the Solar System?

• Jupiter

• Neptune

• Saturn

• Uranus