Quiz on The Earth in the Solar System

What are celestial bodies that have their own heat and light called?

• Planets

• Stars

• Satellites

• Asteroids

Which planet is known as 'Earth's Twin'?

• Mars

• Venus

• Saturn

• Jupiter

What is the third nearest planet to the sun?

• Earth

• Mars

• Mercury

• Venus

What is the shape of the Earth described as?

• Geoid

• Round

• Spherical

• Flat

What do we call the group of stars forming various patterns?

• Galaxies

• Constellations

• Meteoroids

• Asteroids

Which celestial body is the closest to Earth?

• Sun

• Mars

• Moon

• Venus

What is the main source of heat and light for the solar system?

• The Stars

• The Moon

• The Earth

• The Sun

How long does it take for light from the sun to reach the Earth?

• 15 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 8 minutes

• 5 minutes

Which planet has rings around it?

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

• Saturn

What is the name of the galaxy that contains our solar system?

• Sombrero

• Whirlpool

• Milky Way

• Andromeda