Earth and Our Solar System Quiz

Question 1

A galaxy contains which of the following?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 2

What is the nickname for Mars?

Accepted Answer

The Red Planet

Question 3

What do we call the curved path of an object around a point in space?

Accepted Answer

Orbit

Question 4

What do we call scientists who study the Solar System?

Accepted Answer

Astronomers

Question 5

What makes Uranus different from other planets in our Solar System?

Accepted Answer

It spins sideways

Question 6

Neptune appears blue in color because it has a lot of what gas in its atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

Methane

Question 7

How long does it take Earth to orbit the Sun?

Accepted Answer

365 Days

Question 8

How long does it take Venus to revolve around the Sun?

Accepted Answer

About 225 days

Question 9

How much of Earth is covered by water?

Accepted Answer

70%

Question 10

How many planets are in our Solar System?

Accepted Answer

Eight-8

Question 11

What is the nickname sometimes given to Venus?

Accepted Answer

Earth's Sister

Question 12

What type of gas is present on the Sun?

Accepted Answer

Both A and B

Question 13

Which is the smallest planet in our Solar System?

Accepted Answer

Mercury

Question 14

How long does it take Neptune to orbit the Sun?

Accepted Answer

165 years

Question 15

The four outer planets make up how much of the mass orbiting the Sun?

Accepted Answer

99%

Question 16

How old is the Milky Way?

Accepted Answer

Between 12-14 billion years old

Question 17

How long does it take Jupiter to orbit the Sun?

Accepted Answer

About 12 Years

Question 18

What do we call the area between Mars and Jupiter?

Accepted Answer

Asteroid Belt

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