Stars and Solar System Quiz

Hey Arjun, Sophia, and Nora! Can you tell me which planet is the third from the sun?

• Mars

• Earth

• Jupiter

• Venus

Answer explanation

The third planet from the sun is Earth. It is the only known planet to support life and has a diverse range of ecosystems.

Which planet is famously known as the 'Red Planet'?

• Uranus

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Mars

Answer explanation

Mars is known as the 'Red Planet' due to its reddish appearance caused by iron oxide (rust) on its surface.

What is the hottest layer of the sun's atmosphere called?

• Mantle

• Corona

• Crust

• Outer Core

Answer explanation

The hottest layer of the sun's atmosphere is called the Corona. It is significantly hotter than the other layers.

What causes the different phases of the moon?

• The changing angles of the sun, moon, and Earth.

• The phases of the moon are caused by the gravitational pull of the stars.

• The phases of the moon are caused by the rotation of the Earth.

• The phases of the moon are caused by the changing colors of the moon's surface.

Answer explanation

The different phases of the moon are caused by the changing angles of the sun, moon, and Earth.

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Hey students! Can you tell me the name of the first artificial satellite launched into space?

• Hubble

• Apollo 11

• Sputnik 1

• Challenger

Answer explanation

The name of the first artificial satellite launched into space is Sputnik 1. It was the correct choice because it was the first satellite ever launched into space.

Who among Anika, Aria, and Benjamin was the first person to walk on the moon?

• Buzz Aldrin

• Neil Armstrong

• Michael Collins

• John Glenn

Answer explanation

Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the moon. He made history with this remarkable achievement.

What is the average temperature on the surface of Venus, according to Evelyn, Daniel, and Hannah?

• 462 degrees Celsius

• 700 degrees Celsius

• 300 degrees Celsius

• 100 degrees Celsius

Answer explanation

The average temperature on the surface of Venus is 462 degrees Celsius, making it the correct choice.

What is the average temperature on the surface of Mars, according to NASA's latest findings?

• 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius)

• 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius)

• -80 degrees Fahrenheit (-62 degrees Celsius)

• 0 degrees Fahrenheit (-18 degrees Celsius)

Answer explanation

The average temperature on the surface of Mars is -80 degrees Fahrenheit (-62 degrees Celsius), which is the correct choice.

What is the average temperature on the surface of Mercury, according to the latest research? Let's see if Mason, Aiden, and Anika can figure this out!

• 200 degrees Fahrenheit (93 degrees Celsius)

• 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius)

• 800 degrees Fahrenheit (430 degrees Celsius)

• 500 degrees Fahrenheit (260 degrees Celsius)

Answer explanation

The average temperature on the surface of Mercury is 800 degrees Fahrenheit (430 degrees Celsius), making it the correct choice.

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What is the average temperature on the surface of Earth, according to Isla, Lily, and Abigail?

• 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit)

• 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit)

• 100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit)

• 15 degrees Celsius (59 degrees Fahrenheit)

Answer explanation

The average temperature on the surface of Earth is 15 degrees Celsius (59 degrees Fahrenheit), which is the correct choice.