The Planets and Our Solar System

How far is the Sun from Earth?

• 93 million miles

• 83 million miles

• 103 million miles

• 73 million miles

How long does it take for sunlight to reach Earth?

• 8 seconds

• 8 days

• 8 hours

• 8 minutes

What is the Sun primarily made of?

• Nitrogen and methane

• Hydrogen and helium

• Oxygen and carbon dioxide

• Rock and ice

Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Saturn

• Venus

Which planet is the hottest?

• Mars

• Earth

• Venus

• Mercury

How many planets are in our solar system?

• 10

• 9

• 8

• 7

Which planet has a day length of 60 Earth days?

• Mercury

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Venus

What percentage of Earth's surface is made up of water?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

Which planet is the smallest in the solar system?

• Mars

• Mercury

• Earth

• Venus