Exploring the Wonders of Our Solar System

Who was the first to study the sky using a telescope in the mid-1600s?

• Galileo Galilei

• Johannes Kepler

• Nicolaus Copernicus

• Isaac Newton

What is the primary reason the Sun is so crucial to our solar system?

• It is the hottest celestial body

• It has the most gravity

• It is the largest planet

• It emits the most light

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How long does it take for light from the Sun to reach Earth?

• 8 minutes and 20 seconds

• 30 minutes

• 1 minute and 20 seconds

• 1 hour

Which planet is known for having a rocky desert covered with craters?

• Mars

• Mercury

• Earth

• Venus

What makes Earth different from other planets in the solar system?

• It has water

• It has a moon

• It has an atmosphere

• It orbits the Sun

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What are comets primarily made of?

• Rock and metal

• Frozen rock and gas

• Iron and nickel

• Dust and ice

Which planet has a giant storm known as the Great Red Spot?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Neptune

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What unique feature does Saturn have?

• A giant red spot

• Rings made of ice and rock

• The most moons

• A surface you can walk on

How does Uranus rotate differently from other planets?

• It doesn't rotate

• On its side

• Twice as fast as any planet

• In the opposite direction

How long does it take Neptune to orbit the Sun?

• 12 Earth years

• 84 Earth years

• 164 Earth years

• 30 Earth years

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