How many planets are in our solar system?
Astronomy Quiz

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English, Other, Fun
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8th - 11th Grade
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Hard
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
5
8
7
9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
How many natural satellites does the Earth have?
1
none
24
2
Answer explanation
Of course, we're talking about the moon, Earth's only natural satellite. The planet has an ever-changing number of man-made satellites. They provide us with GPS systems, radio and more.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Most of the planets in our solar system are named after what?
famous astronomers
Greek/Roman gods
Norse gods
Stars
Answer explanation
Seven of the eight planets, and the dwarf ninth, Pluto, are named for gods in the Roman pantheon, which are essentially Greek gods with new names. The exception? Planet Earth, our home, It's named after, uh, soil.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
"The Red Planet" is the poetic name for ... ?
Saturn
Mars
Venus
Jupiter
Answer explanation
If you're looking up at the night sky and see what looks like a reddish star, but it isnt twinkling... well, chances are you're looking at Mars. The reddish color of its soil is due to a high iron oxide content.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What's a group of stars that resemble an earthly object called?
a constellation
a coma stellata
a nebula
a galaxy
Answer explanation
Orion and the Big Dipper are two of the most recognized constellations. Others like "the sextant" or the "the serpent bearer" are based on objects or phenomena that no longer really exist, making these constellations even harder to recognize.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the cause of seasons? (winter, spring, summer, fall)
The sun's position in between the Earth and Moon
The Earth's position relative to the sun and it's tilt
The moon's relative position to the sun and the tilt on it's axis
The sun's revolution around the Earth and Moon
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
How are spring tides set up?
The moon perpendicular to the Earth in relation to the Sun
The moon on either side of the Earth in a straight line with the Sun
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