Basic Astronomy

What is the largest planet in our Solar System?

• Mars

• Earth

• Jupiter

• Neptune

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What is the hottest planet (on average) in our Solar System?

• Venus

• Mercury

• Uranus

• Saturn

Which planet in the Solar System has the most visible rings?

• Earth

• Saturn

• Mars

• Pluto

Which planet rotates on its side?

• Mars

• Mercury

• Pluto

• Uranus

How many moons does Mars have?

• 2

• 1

• 3

• 4

Which planet does the moon Titan belong to?

• Neptune

• Earth

• Saturn

• Jupiter

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What does the Moon control on Earth?

• Cars

• Phones

• Satellites

• Tides

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What does the Sun revolve around?

• Earth

• The center of our galaxy

• The center of the universe

• The Sun doesn't revolve

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____________are areas of gas on the sun that are cooler than the gas around them.

• Solar Wind

• Solar Flares

• Sunspots

• Core

When we look at the sun, what layer are we viewing?

• photosphere
• chromosphere
• corona
• convection zone