AST 1002 Chapter 7: Other Worlds: An Introduction to the Solar S

1.       Which planet in the solar system is known for having a giant red spot on its surface?

• A. Jupiter.

• B. Mars.

• C. Venus.

• D. Neptune.

1.       Which planet is known for having a thin atmosphere and a rocky surface?

• A. Mars.

• B. Venus.

• C. Jupiter.

• D. Saturn.

1.       Which planet is known for having a thick atmosphere composed primarily of carbon dioxide?

• A. Mars.

• B. Venus.

• C. Jupiter.

• D. Saturn.

1.       Which planet is known for having a system of rings around it?

• A. Jupiter.

• B. Mars.

• C. Uranus.

• D. Neptune.

1.       What is the name of the largest moon of Saturn?

• A. Europa.

• B. Titan.

• C. Ganymede.

• D. Callisto.

1.       Which planet in the solar system has the highest number of moons?

• A. Jupiter.

• B. Saturn.

• C. Uranus.

• D. Neptune.

1.       Which planet in the solar system is known for having a tilted axis of rotation?

• A. Uranus.

• B. Saturn.

• C. Jupiter.

• D. Neptune.

1.       What is the name of the dwarf planet located in the Kuiper Belt?

• A. Pluto.

• B. Ceres.

• C. Eris.

• D. Makemake.

1.       Which planet in the solar system has the longest day?

• A. Jupiter.

• B. Saturn.

• C. Venus.

• D. Mars.

1.       Which planet in the solar system has the largest volcano known to exist in the solar system?

• A. Mars.

• B. Venus.

• C. Earth.

• D. Jupiter.