Solar System and Earth's Movements Quiz

What is the center of our solar system?

• The Earth

• The Moon

• The Sun

• Mars

How long does it take for the Earth to orbit the Sun?

• 24 hours

• 29 days

• 365 days

• 30 days

What causes day and night on Earth?

• The Earth orbiting the Sun

• The Earth spinning on its axis

• The Moon orbiting the Earth

• The Sun moving around the Earth

What happens when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun?

• It is winter there

• It is summer there

• It is autumn there

• It is spring there

What is a New Moon?

• The Moon is fully visible

• The Moon is between the Earth and the Sun

• We see half of the Moon

• The Moon is not visible because it is behind the Earth

What effect does the Moon have on Earth's oceans?

• It causes earthquakes

• It causes ocean tides

• It changes the ocean's color

• It makes the ocean freeze

What is the Sun?

• A planet

• A giant ball of hot gases

• A moon

• A comet

Which planets are considered inner planets?

• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

• Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn

• Venus, Earth, Neptune, Pluto

What are the outer planets mostly made of?

• Rock

• Ice

• Gas

• Metal

Which planet is known for its rings?

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Saturn

• Venus