Introduction to Space

What is the first planet in our solar system from the Sun?

• Mars

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

The Sun is what type of celestial body?

• Moon

• Planet

• Star

• Neither

How many planets in our solar system are made from gas?

• 8

• 2

• 7

• 4

What is the name of the person who studies the universe and everything in it?

• Meteorologist

• Geologist

• Astronomer

• Cardiologist

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In order of their distances from the Sun, which of the following planets lie between Mars & Uranus?

• Earth and Jupiter

• Jupiter and Saturn

• Saturn and Earth

• Saturn and Neptune

Which planet is sometimes called the "Red Planet"?

• Venus

• Mercury

• Mars

• Saturn

What is the planet fifth from the sun?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Mars

• Neptune

The inner planets are:

• Mars, Earth, Mercury & Saturn

• Earth, Mercury, Saturn & Mars

• Mars, Earth, Venus & Saturn

• Mars, Mercury, Earth & Venus

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One theory in astrophysics is about the creation of the universe. Many scientists believe that a small, dense mass blew up and expanded, thus creating the universe. Some believe it is still expanding. What is this theory popularly known as?

• The Big Boom Theory

• The Big Explosion Theory

• The Loud Bang Theory

• The Big Bang Theory

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Between which planets would you find an asteroid belt?

• Jupiter and Mars

• Mars and Saturn

• Venus and Mars

• Mars and Neptune