The Solar System

Which of these is the largest planet in the Solar System?

• Earth
• Mars
• Mercury
• Jupiter
• Pluto

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A large, rock-shaped object in space that orbits the Sun - smaller than planets.

• asteroid

• meteor

• comet

• planet

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Why is the Solar System a subject of interest for astronomers and space enthusiasts?

• Because it is constantly changing
• Because it has no scientific value
• Because it is easy to study
• Because it is the only known system in the universe

Which group of planets consists mostly of gas and ice?

• The outer planets
• The inner planets
• Both groups have the same composition
• None of the above

What is the role of the Sun's gravity in the Solar System?

• It causes the planets to collide
• It creates new celestial bodies
• It keeps the planets in orbit
• It has no effect on the Solar System

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What is the largest planet in the Solar System?

• Jupiter
• Uranus
• Venus
• Saturn

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What is the source of energy for all the planets and other celestial bodies in the Solar System?

• Mars
• The Earth
• The Sun
• The Moon

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Where are asteroids mostly found?

• Between Saturn and Uranus
• Between Earth and Mars
• Between Mars and Jupiter
• Between Jupiter and Saturn

What is the largest object in the Solar System?

• The Moon
• Jupiter
• The Sun
• Mars

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Which of the following is not a component of the Solar System?

• Asteroids
• Comets
• Moons
• Stars

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