Quiz on Terrestrial Planets

Which of the following planets is considered a terrestrial planet?

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Neptune

• Saturn

What is the primary component of the atmosphere of Venus?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Hydrogen

Which terrestrial planet is known for having the largest volcano in the solar system?

• Earth

• Mercury

• Mars

• Venus

What is the main reason terrestrial planets have a solid surface?

• They are closer to the Sun

• They have a rocky composition

• They have thick atmospheres

• They are larger than gas giants

Which terrestrial planet has the highest surface temperature?

• Earth

• Mars

• Mercury

• Venus

What is the primary reason for the lack of atmosphere on Mercury?

• Its small size and low gravity

• Its distance from the Sun

• Its rapid rotation

• Its magnetic field

Which terrestrial planet is known for having polar ice caps?

• Venus

• Mars

• Mercury

• Earth

What is the primary element found in the core of terrestrial planets?

• Silicon

• Iron

• Carbon

• Helium

Which terrestrial planet has the longest day (rotation period)?

• Earth

• Venus

• Mars

• Mercury

What is the main reason Venus is hotter than Mercury, despite being further from the Sun?

• Its thick atmosphere traps heat

• Its proximity to Earth

• Its rapid rotation

• Its magnetic field