Inner Planets Quiz

Ready to explore the cosmos? How many planets dance around our sun in the vast expanse of our solar system?

• Twelve

• Ten

• Eight

• Six

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Which planet is closest to the sun?

• Earth

• Mars

• Mercury

• Venus

How long does Earth take to make one orbit around the sun?

• 165 years

• 365 days

• 225 days

• 88 days

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Get ready for an interstellar journey! Can you guess which planet is named after the fierce Roman god of war?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

What is the English name for the planet named after the Roman god Mercury?

• Earth

• Mercury

• Venus

• Mars

Why does Mars look red in the night sky?

• It is close to the sun

• It reflects red light

• It is made of red rocks

• It is covered with rust

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What did a probe find on Mars not long ago?

• Gold

• Diamonds

• Oil

• Ice

Which planet was named after the Roman goddess of love?

• Earth

• Mercury

• Mars

• Venus

Why is Venus much hotter than Earth?

• It is farther from the sun

• It has more water

• It is closer to the sun

• It has more clouds

Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?

• Earth

• Mars

• Mercury

• Venus