Solar System Quiz

What is the largest member of the Solar System?

• Earth

• The Sun

• Mars

• Jupiter

Which planets are nearest to the Sun?

• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

• Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter

What is the asteroid belt made up of?

• Ice and gas

• Rocky objects

• Water and air

• Metal and fire

What are the four gas giants in the Solar System?

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Pluto, Mars, Earth, Venus

• Sun, Moon, Earth, Mars

What are the gas giants mostly made of?

• Iron and nickel

• Water and ice

• Hydrogen and helium

• Rock and metal

What does the term "leftovers" refer to in the context of the Solar System?

• Food remains

• Remains from the formation of planets

• Old stars

• Space debris

How long ago were the leftovers from the formation of the planets created?

• 1 billion years ago

• 2.5 billion years ago

• 4.5 billion years ago

• 6 billion years ago

Which planet was considered the furthest known planet until recently?

• Neptune

• Uranus

• Pluto

• Saturn

What do many astronomers think about Pluto?

• It is the largest planet

• It is too small to be called a true planet

• It is the hottest planet

• It is the closest planet to the Sun

What is the meaning of the word "furthest" as used in the text?

• Closest

• Biggest

• Greater distance from a point to another

• Smallest