Exploring Our Solar System W1

Which planet is known as the "Red Planet" in our Solar System?

• Venus

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Mercury

What is the main source of energy for life on Earth?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• Jupiter

• The Asteroid Belt

Which planet is the largest in our Solar System?

• Saturn

• Neptune

• Jupiter

• Uranus

What is the Kuiper Belt?

• A ring of gas around the Sun

• A region of icy bodies beyond Neptune

• The area between Mars and Jupiter

• The Sun’s outer atmosphere

Which of the following is NOT a terrestrial (rocky) planet?

• Earth

• Mars

• Saturn

• Venus

What are asteroids mainly made of?

• Ice and dust

• Rock and metal

• Gas

• Liquid water

Which planet has the most prominent rings in the Solar System?

• Uranus

• Saturn

• Neptune

• Jupiter

Comets are often described as "dirty snowballs". What causes a comet’s tail to form?

• The comet’s gravity

• The Sun’s heat and solar wind

• Collisions with asteroids

• The Moon’s light

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

• Venus

• Mercury

• Earth

• Mars

Why is the Sun important for the Solar System?

• It provides gravity to keep planets in orbit and energy for life

• It is the largest planet

• It is made of rock and metal

• It is the coldest object in the Solar System