Solar System Quiz

What is the primary composition of the Sun?

• 74% hydrogen, 25% helium

• 50% hydrogen, 50% helium

• 90% hydrogen, 10% helium

• 60% hydrogen, 40% helium

What is the role of the Sun in the Solar System?

• It orbits the planets

• It is the center, and everything orbits it due to gravity

• It is a planet

• It is a moon

What is the approximate core temperature of the Sun?

• 1,000,000 °C

• 5,500 °C

• 15,000,000 °C

• 100,000 °C

Which of the following features does Venus have on its surface?

• Oceans and rivers

• Forests and deserts

• Volcanoes, cracks, and mountains

• Ice caps and glaciers

What is a significant difference between Earth and Venus?

• Venus has a thicker atmosphere.

• Venus has more moons.

• Venus is cooler than Earth.

• Venus has a similar climate to Earth.

Which term describes Earth's position in relation to the Sun that allows it to support life?

• Greenhouse zone

• Inhabitable zone

• Habitable zone

• Life zone

What type of atmosphere does Mars have?

• Thick oxygen-rich atmosphere

• Thin CO₂ atmosphere

• Thick nitrogen atmosphere

• Thin hydrogen atmosphere

What are the names of Mars' two small moons?

• Europa and Ganymede

• Phobos and Deimos

• Titan and Rhea

• Io and Callisto

How is Mars similar to Earth?

• It has a similar climate and weather patterns

• It is the most Earth-like planet but still harsh and cold

• It has the same atmospheric composition

• It has the same gravitational pull

What are asteroids primarily made of?

• Ice and dust

• Gas and plasma

• Rock and metal

• Water and air