Exploring Our Solar System

Which planet is the closest to the sun?

• Venus

• Earth

• Mercury

• Mars

What makes Venus the hottest planet in our solar system?

• Its proximity to the sun

• Its rapid rotation

• Its thick atmosphere and surface temperatures

• Its volcanic activity

Why is Mars often referred to as the Red Planet?

• Because of its volcanic activity

• Due to its iron oxide-rich surface

• Due to its large dust storms

• Because of its proximity to the sun

What is the largest volcano in the solar system, located on Mars?

• Mount Everest

• Olympus Mons

• Mauna Kea

• Vesuvius

What is Jupiter's Great Red Spot?

• A giant crater

• A large ocean

• A massive storm

• A large volcano

How many moons does Jupiter have?

• 79

• 95

• 67

• 53

What is Saturn's most distinctive feature?

• Its spectacular rings

• Its numerous moons

• Its large size

• Its rapid rotation

What is unique about Uranus's rotation?

• It doesn't rotate

• It rotates backwards

• It spins sideways

• It has the fastest rotation

What gives Neptune its bright blue color?

• Its rapid rotation

• Its methane-rich atmosphere

• Its large oceans

• Its proximity to the sun

How long does it take for Neptune to complete one orbit around the sun?

• 84 Earth years

• 165 Earth years

• 365 Earth days

• 88 Earth days