Advanced Level Listening Quiz: Solar System

What is the primary source of light and heat in our solar system?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• The Sun

• The Moon

Which planet is known for having a thick atmosphere that traps heat?

• Earth

• Mars

• Venus

• Mercury

Which planet is the largest in our solar system?

• Saturn

• Neptune

• Jupiter

• Uranus

What is the main composition of a comet?

• Lava and ash

• Ice, dust, and gas

• Sand and water

• Rock and metal

Which moon is believed to have a subsurface ocean of liquid water?

• Ganymede

• Europa

• Callisto

• Titan

What was the name of the spacecraft that flew by Pluto in 2015?

• Voyager 2

• Hubble

• Voyager 1

• New Horizons

Which telescope was launched in 1990 to capture images of our solar system?

• Spitzer Space Telescope

• Hubble Space Telescope

• James Webb Space Telescope

• Chandra X-ray Observatory

Which planet is known for its stunning rings?

• Neptune

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Uranus

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

• Mars

• Venus

• Mercury

• Earth

What percentage of the solar system's total mass does the Sun contain?

• 50%

• 75%

• 90%

• 99.86%