Planets in the Solar System

Which planet is the smallest in the solar system?

• Mars

• Mercury

• Venus

• Neptune

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Which planet rotates on its side?

• Earth

• Uranus

• Saturn

• Jupiter

What is the orbital period of Neptune around the Sun?

• 365 Earth years

• 165 Earth years

• 79 Earth years

• 53 Earth years

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Identify the planet with the prominent ring system in the image of the solar system.

Answer explanation

Saturn is known for its spectacular and prominent ring system, making it easily recognizable in the image.

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Reorder the following
Arrange the inner planets from the one closest to the Sun to the one farthest away.

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Answer explanation

The correct order of the inner planets, also known as the terrestrial planets, from closest to the Sun to farthest away is Mercury , Venus, and Earth.

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Which of the following planets have rings? Select all that apply.

• Jupiter

• Earth

• Saturn

• Mars

• Neptune

Answer explanation

Among the planets listed, Saturn, Neptune, and Jupiter are known to have rings. These rings are made up of various particles and ice chunks, and they encircle these gas giant planets. Earth, and Mars do not have rings.

Drag and drop the planets to categorize them as either inner or outer planets.​ ​
Inner​ ​ (a)   ​ (b)  
Outter​ (c)   ​ (d)  

• Mercury

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Uranus

Answer explanation

Mercury and Mars are the inner planets, closer to the Sun. Jupiter and Uranus are the outer planets, farther from the Sun.

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If the diameter of Jupiter is approximately 139,822 kilometers and the diameter of Earth is approximately 12,742 kilometers, what is the difference in their diameters(in km)?

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Answer explanation

To find the difference in diameters, you subtract the diameter of Earth from the diameter of Jupiter: 139,822 km - 12,742 km = 127,080 km.

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Identify the gas giant planet on the image of the solar system.

Answer explanation

The gas giant planet depicted in the image is Jupiter, which is known for its large size and distinctive bands.

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The second planet from the Sun is

Answer explanation

Venus is the second planet from the Sun in our solar system. It is often referred to as Earth's "sister planet" due to its similar size and composition