Solar System 6th Grade

Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Earth

Name the planet closest to the Sun.

• Venus

• Mercury

• Earth

• Mars

Which planet is the largest in our solar system?

• Mars

• Saturn

• Neptune

• Jupiter

Identify the planet with the Great Red Spot.

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Neptune

• Mars

Which planet has the most moons in our solar system?

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Jupiter

• Mars

Differentiate between inner and outer planets based on their location in the solar system.

• Inner planets are closer to the Sun, while outer planets are farther away.

• Inner planets have more moons than outer planets.

• Inner planets are larger in size compared to outer planets.

• Inner planets are farther from the Sun, while outer planets are closer.

Which planet is known for its beautiful rings?

• Mars

• Neptune

• Saturn

• Jupiter

Name the planet with the highest average surface temperature.

• Mercury

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Mars

Identify the planet with the fastest rotation in our solar system.

• Mars

• Saturn

• Neptune

• Jupiter

Explain why inner planets are rocky while outer planets are gaseous.

• Inner planets are rocky because they are closer to the moon, while outer planets are gaseous due to their proximity to the sun.

• Inner planets formed closer to the sun where it was too hot for gases to condense, while outer planets formed farther from the sun where it was cold enough for gases to condense into giant planets.

• Inner planets are made of cheese while outer planets are made of marshmallows.

• Inner planets have a rocky core because they are older, while outer planets are gaseous because they are younger.