WorksheetsTest: Planets
Total questions: 63
Worksheet time: 39mins
How long does it take for Mercury to complete one rotation on its axis?
About 59 Earth days
About 30 Earth days
About 88 Earth days
About 100 Earth days
What is the distance of Mercury from the Sun in astronomical units?
0.6 AU
0.4 AU
0.8 AU
0.2 AU
What is the composition of Mercury's exosphere?
Nitrogen, helium, argon
Carbon dioxide, argon, neon
Oxygen, sodium, hydrogen, helium
Oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide
What is the name of the largest impact basin on Mercury's surface?
Rachmaninoff
Caloris
Copernicus
Tycho
What is the name of the fastest planet in our solar system?
Venus
Mercury
Earth
Mars
Mercury is the named after an ancient Roman god. What was that god's job title?
Ruler
War
Love
Messenger
What is the solar day on Mercury in Earth days?
100 Earth days
200 Earth days
50 Earth days
176 Earth days
How many moons does Venus have?
0
1
2
3
What substance forms the majority of Venus' atmosphere?
Sulfur
Nitrogen
Carbon dioxide
Sulfur dioxide
Not including Earth, the Moon and the Sun, what is the brightest natural object in the sky?
Mars
Venus
A plane
Sun
Who is Venus named after?
Mrs. Anhold
the god of speed
the goddess of beauty and love
A year on Venus lasts ___________ Earth days.
225
24
242
42
Which planet is the largest of the rocky planets near the Sun?
Mars
Venus
Earth
Mercury
What special feature does Earth have on its surface?
Mountains
Liquid water
Deserts
Forests
The main layers of Earth are:
Crust, Mantle, Core
Crust, Outer Core, Inner Core
Lithosphere, Asthenosphere, Mesosphere
Biosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere
What is the orbital period of Earth?
365.25 days
365 days
364 days
366 days
What is the axis tilt of Earth?
20 degrees
30 degrees
23.5 degrees
25 degrees
Earth is the most dense of all the planets.
True
False
True or False: Mars is known as the 'Red Planet'.
True
False
Mars appears ______ in the night sky.
red
white
yellow
What is the largest volcano in the solar system?
Mount Everest
Mauna Loa
Olympus Mons
Mount Kilimanjaro
Which is not one of Mars' moons?
Deimos
Titan
Phobos
Which is the largest gas planet in our solar system?
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
What is the largest moon in the solar system?
Titan
Europa
Ganymede
Callisto
How many rings does Jupiter have?
2
3
4
5
How long is one day on Jupiter?
12 hours
10 hours
How long is a year on Jupiter?
the same as a year on Earth
nearly 12 Earth-years long
ten hours
How Long is a day on Jupiter
9 hours
24 hours
10 hours
11 hours
Jupiter is composed mostly of _____ & _____.
gases, liquids
hydrogen, helium
clouds, lightning
argon, nitrogen
What are the Inner planets?
Select ALL that apply.
Mars
Venus
Mercury
Earth
Saturn
What is the only planet that supports life?
Mars
Neptune
Earth
Saturn
What are the outer planets?
Select ALL that apply.
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
What is the name of the storm on Jupiter?
The Great Red Spot
The Spot
The Red
The Storm
Which planet is known for its stunning ring system?
Jupiter
Saturn
Venus
What does Saturn represent?
A planet in the solar system
A Roman god of agriculture
A type of car
A famous painting
What is the orbit period (P) of Saturn?
10,756 hours
29.5 days
10,756 days
10.6 years
How long does it take for Saturn to complete one rotation on its axis?
10.6 days
29.5 hours
10.6 years
10.6 hours
Which planet has the most moons?
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
What is the name of the largest moon of Saturn?
Europa
Ganymede
Titan
Callisto
Which planet has the largest ring system in the solar system?
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
What is the nickname of the planet Uranus?
The Sideways Planet
The Ringed Planet
The Red Planet
The Blue Planet
Why is Uranus called an 'ice giant'?
Due to its unique composition
Because it is the coldest planet
Because it is made entirely of ice
Because it has ice rings
What is unique about the Uranus' tilt?
It has an extreme 98° tilt.
It has no tilt at all.
It tilts at a perfect 45° angle.
It changes tilt every year.
Why does the planet appear greenish-blue?
Due to methane in its atmosphere.
Due to water in its atmosphere.
Due to oxygen in its atmosphere.
Due to carbon dioxide in its atmosphere.
Which is the largest moon of Uranus?
Oberon
Titania
Miranda
Ariel
What is the orbit period (P) of Uranus?
30,687 Earth days (84 Earth years)
10,000 Earth days (27 Earth years)
50,000 Earth days (137 Earth years)
75,000 Earth days (205 Earth years)
How long does it take for Uranus to complete one rotation on its axis?
10 hours
17 hours
24 hours
30 hours
What is the color of Uranus?
Pale blue
Bright yellow
Dark red
Green
How was Neptune discovered?
Through telescopic observations
By mathematical predictions
By accident during a space mission
By radio signals received on Earth
Neptune is named after which Roman god?
Roman god of war
Roman god of the sea
Roman god of the underworld
Roman god of the sun
What type of planet is Neptune?
Terrestrial planet
Dwarf planet
Icy gas planet
Hot gas planet
Neptune's vivid blue color is influenced by the presence of what substance?
Water
Methane
Ammonia
Hydrogen sulfide
Which is the largest moon of Neptune?
Europa
Ganymede
Triton
Titan
How is the weather on Neptune described?
Calmest and most predictable in the solar system
Wildest and strangest in the entire solar system
Warmest and most humid in the solar system
Coldest and driest in the solar system
Why is Venus the hottest planet?
the orbit of Venus takes it closer to the Sun sometimes
It has a "runaway" Greenhouse effect
Mercury has no atmosphere (to speak of)
because Mercury has a fairly substantial magnetic field
Olympus Mons is the solar systems largest
Moon
Volcano
Valley
Supermarket
Jupiter has colorful bands of clouds (tan, red, white & brown). This is mostly due to
the tidal effects of its moons.
differential spin ratios.
differing chemical composition.
external heating from the Sun.
How many planets are there in our solar system?
Eight
Nine
Label the planets in the picture.
