Exploring Our Solar System and Beyond

What is the Milky Way in relation to our solar system?

• A star in the solar system

• A planet in our solar system

• The galactic home of our solar system

• A moon orbiting Earth

Which of the following is true about the inner planets?

• They are far from the Sun

• They have a connection to the Sun

• They have many moons

• They are made of gas

What is a unique feature of Mercury?

• It has many moons

• It is the farthest planet from the Sun

• It is always cold

• It experiences intense solar energy

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

• Venus

• Earth

• Mercury

• Mars

How do the surfaces of inner planets differ from outer planets?

• Both have the same type of surface

• Inner planets have rocky surfaces

• Outer planets have rocky surfaces

• Inner planets have gaseous surfaces

Which planet is known for having two moons?

• Mercury

• Mars

• Venus

• Earth

What is a characteristic of the outer planets?

• They are closer to the Sun

• They are composed of gas

• They have no moons

• They are made of rock

What is the main composition of the outer planets?

• Rock

• Gas

• Ice

• Metal

What is a common feature of the outer planets?

• They are closer to the Sun

• They have many moons

• They are rocky

• They have no atmosphere

Which planet is known for its rings?

• Saturn

• Neptune

• Uranus

• Jupiter