Strangest Things in Our Solar System Quiz

What is unique about Hyperion, one of Saturn's moons?

• It is the largest moon in the solar system.

• It has a perfectly spherical shape.

• It has a strong magnetic field.

• It has a sponge-like appearance.

What is the main reason for Uranus' unusual axial tilt?

• The presence of a large moon.

• A massive collision billions of years ago.

• Its rapid rotation speed.

• Its proximity to the Sun.

How does Olympus Mons on Mars compare to Earth's mountains?

• It is the smallest volcano in the solar system.

• It is smaller than most mountains on Earth.

• It is about the same size as Mt. Everest.

• It is two and a half times the height of Mt. Everest.

What is the shape of Haumea, a dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt?

• Cubical

• Cigar-like

• Spherical

• Pyramid-like

What is unusual about Iapetus, one of Saturn's moons?

• It has a strong magnetic field.

• It has a perfectly smooth surface.

• It is the largest moon in the solar system.

• It has a light and a dark side with different colors.

What is the Oort Cloud believed to be?

• A large asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

• A dense cluster of stars near the Sun.

• A region of space with no objects.

• A bubble of trillions of icy planetesimals.

What phenomenon is believed to occur on Saturn and Jupiter involving diamonds?

• Diamond rain

• Diamond storms

• Diamond geysers

• Diamond earthquakes

What is the Great Red Spot on Jupiter?

• A volcanic region

• A frozen lake

• A massive storm

• A large impact crater

What is unique about the lakes on Titan, Saturn's largest moon?

• They are located at the moon's poles.

• They are the largest lakes in the solar system.

• They are composed of liquid water.

• They are made of liquid methane and ethane.

What is the hidden feature scientists hope to find beneath Europa's surface?

• A large mountain range

• A vast subsurface ocean

• A network of caves

• A dense forest