Exploring Our Solar System

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

• Venus

• Mercury

• Mars

• Earth

What makes Venus the hottest planet?

• Its size

• Volcanoes

• Its distance from the Sun

• Thick atmosphere of carbon dioxide

What is unique about a day on Venus?

• There are no days, only continuous sunlight

• It's the same as a day on Earth

• It lasts only 10 hours

• It's longer than a year on Venus

What is the temperature range on Mercury?

• -180 to 430 degrees Celsius

• 0 to 100 degrees Celsius

• -50 to 50 degrees Celsius

• 100 to 500 degrees Celsius

How long is a day on Mars compared to Earth?

• 12 hours

• 30 minutes

• 24.6 hours

• 48 hours

What is the most famous storm on Jupiter called?

• The Big Blue Spot

• The Giant White Storm

• The Massive Green Swirl

• The Great Red Spot

Which planet has a surface temperature hotter than the surface of the Sun?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Mars

• Earth

What are Saturn's rings made of?

• Solid metal

• Liquid water

• Gas and dust

• Rock and ice

How long does it take Uranus to orbit the Sun?

• 12 years

• 29 years

• 84 years

• 1 year

What gives Uranus its blue color?

• Water

• Methane

• Hydrogen

• Helium