Exploring Our Solar System Quiz

What is the primary role of the Sun in our solar system?

• It is the only source of water in the solar system.

• It is the largest planet in the solar system.

• It holds the solar system together with its gravity.

• It provides light and heat to Earth.

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

• Mars

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Mercury

What makes Earth unique in our solar system?

• It is the largest planet.

• It is the hottest planet.

• It supports life.

• It has the most moons.

Why is Mars often referred to as the 'Red Planet'?

• It is the largest planet.

• It has the most volcanoes.

• Its soil contains iron oxide, giving it a reddish color.

• It is closest to the Sun.

What is the Asteroid Belt?

• A ring of ice particles around Saturn.

• A series of moons orbiting Jupiter.

• A collection of rocky objects orbiting between Mars and Jupiter.

• A group of comets near the Sun.

Which planet is known for its Great Red Spot?

• Neptune

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

What is unique about Uranus's rotation?

• It does not rotate.

• It rotates backwards.

• It spins on its side.

• It has the fastest rotation.

How long does it take Neptune to orbit the Sun?

• 88 days

• 12 years

• 1 year

• 164 years

Why was Pluto reclassified as a dwarf planet?

• It has no moons.

• It is much smaller than the other planets.

• It is closer to the Sun than Neptune.

• It is larger than some moons.

What might we discover if we continue exploring the solar system?

• New planets and moons.

• The end of the universe.

• The largest star.

• The hottest planet.