Solar System

Which of these is the largest planet in the Solar System?

• Earth
• Mars
• Mercury
• Jupiter
• Pluto

A large, rock-shaped object in space that orbits the Sun - smaller than planets.

• asteroid

• meteor

• comet

• planet

Which group of planets consists mostly of gas and ice?

• The outer planets
• The inner planets
• Both groups have the same composition
• None of the above

What is the role of the Sun's gravity in the Solar System?

• It causes the planets to collide
• It creates new celestial bodies
• It keeps the planets in orbit
• It has no effect on the Solar System

What is the source of energy for all the planets and other celestial bodies in the Solar System?

• Mars
• The Earth
• The Sun
• The Moon

Where are asteroids mostly found?

• Between Saturn and Uranus
• Between Earth and Mars
• Between Mars and Jupiter
• Between Jupiter and Saturn

What is the largest object in the Solar System?

• The Moon
• Jupiter
• The Sun
• Mars

Which planets are considered the inner planets of the Solar System?

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
• Pluto, Eris, Haumea, Makemake
• Ceres, Vesta, Pallas, Hygiea

What is the motion of the Solar System?

• It is stationary
• It is in constant motion
• It moves in a circular pattern
• It moves in a straight line

What are comets made up of?

• Ice, dust, and rock
• Gas and dust
• Rock and metal
• Water and metal