Nearby Planets

Nearby Planets

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Science, Physics

10th - 12th Grade

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The video tutorial explores the planets in our solar system, focusing on Earth, Mercury, Venus, and Mars. Earth is the third planet from the Sun, with Mercury and Venus between them. Mercury, closest to the Sun, experiences extreme temperatures. Venus, similar in size to Earth, is the hottest planet due to its dense atmosphere. Mars, known for its reddish soil, has been explored by various spacecraft, revealing large volcanoes and canyons. Although no life has been found on Mars, it is speculated that life may have existed there in the past.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which planet is closest to the Sun and experiences extreme temperature variations?

Earth

Mars

Mercury

Venus

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes Venus the hottest planet in our solar system?

Its proximity to the Sun

Its dense atmosphere

Its fast rotation

Its large size

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which planet is known for its reddish-orange soil?

Mercury

Mars

Venus

Earth

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What notable geological features have been observed on Mars?

Dense forests and wide rivers

Vast oceans and high mountains

Large volcanoes and deep canyons

Thick ice caps and deep trenches

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the likelihood of life having existed on Mars?

Possible

Highly unlikely

Impossible

Confirmed