Exploring Our Solar System

What are the names of the eight planets in our solar system?

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

• Pluto, Eris, Ceres, Haumea

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

• Sun, Moon, Earth, Mars

Why is the Sun considered the most important star for Earth?

• The Sun is the only star in the universe.

• The Sun is crucial for life on Earth as it provides light, heat, and energy.

• The Sun is primarily made of water and ice.

• The Sun has no impact on Earth's climate.

Which planet has the most moons, and how many does it have?

• Jupiter, 79

• Saturn, 83

• Mars, 2

• Earth, 1

What are asteroids and comets, and how do they differ?

• Asteroids are rocky bodies orbiting the Sun, while comets are icy bodies that release gas and dust when near the Sun.

• Comets are found only in the asteroid belt.

• Asteroids are made of ice, while comets are made of rock.

• Asteroids are larger than comets and do not orbit the Sun.

What is the Kuiper Belt, and what types of objects can be found there?

• The Kuiper Belt contains only large planets like Neptune and Uranus.

• The Kuiper Belt is primarily made up of rocky asteroids and meteoroids.

• The Kuiper Belt contains objects such as dwarf planets (like Pluto), comets, and other small icy bodies.

• The Kuiper Belt is a region of gas giants like Jupiter and Saturn.