Exploring Our Solar System

What are the eight planets of the Solar System?

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Pluto

• Pluto, Eris, Haumea, Makemake

• Sun, Moon, Earth, Mars

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

Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Mars

What is the largest planet in our Solar System?

• Saturn

• Earth

• Jupiter

• Mars

What role does the Sun play in the Solar System?

• The Sun is a source of water for the planets.

• The Sun is a black hole that consumes everything around it.

• The Sun is the central star that provides light and heat, and it governs the orbits of the planets in the Solar System.

• The Sun is a planet that orbits the Earth.

What are dwarf planets, and can you name one?

• Eris

• Ceres

• Pluto

• Haumea

What is the difference between a planet and a dwarf planet?

• A dwarf planet orbits a star, while a planet does not.

• A planet is smaller than a dwarf planet.

• A planet has cleared its orbit, while a dwarf planet has not.

• A planet has moons, while a dwarf planet cannot have moons.

Which planet has the most prominent rings?

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Venus

• Saturn

What are some unique features of Jupiter?

• Jupiter is the smallest planet in the solar system.

• Jupiter has a solid surface like Earth.

• Jupiter's atmosphere is primarily composed of oxygen.

• Jupiter's unique features include its Great Red Spot, thick atmosphere, strong magnetic field, rapid rotation, and numerous moons.

What is an eclipse, and how does it occur?

• An eclipse is a type of solar flare that occurs on the Sun.

• An eclipse is when a planet moves into the Earth's shadow during a full moon.

• An eclipse is an astronomical event where one celestial body obscures another, occurring during specific alignments of the Earth, Moon, and Sun.

• An eclipse is a phenomenon where stars align perfectly in the night sky.

What type of eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun?

• Lunar Eclipse

• Solar Eclipse

• Partial Eclipse

• Total Eclipse