Exploring Fascinating Facts About the Solar System

What gases primarily compose the Sun?

• Neon and Xenon

• Oxygen and Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide and Argon

• Hydrogen and Helium

How long does it take for sunlight to reach Earth?

• 8.5 seconds

• 8.5 days

• 8.5 hours

• 8.5 minutes

Which planet has the longest day, almost 244 Earth days?

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Saturn

Which planet is known as the 'Morning and Evening Star'?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Mercury

• Venus

What is the mnemonic to remember the order of the planets from the Sun?

• Most Valiant Explorers Must Journey Some Uncharted Netherworlds

• Many Valuable Elephants Munching Juicy Sweet Unripe Nectarines

• My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nachos

• My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Noodles

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Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?

• Mars

• Venus

• Saturn

• Jupiter

What is Earth's primary satellite called?

• Phobos

• Moon

• Europa

• Titan

Which planet is known for having a ring system visible from Earth?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Uranus

• Saturn

What is the main reason for Uranus's extreme axial tilt?

• Unknown reasons

• Its formation process

• Irregular gravitational pulls

• Collisions with other celestial bodies

Which planet has the strongest winds in the solar system?

• Uranus

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Neptune