Solar System Quiz

What is the Sun primarily composed of?

• Gas

• Liquid Rock

• Ice

• Sand

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

• Earth

• Mars

• Venus

• Mercury

Which planet is famous for its large rings?

• Earth

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Venus

Which gas giant has a prominent Great Red Spot?

• Saturn

• Neptune

• Uranus

• Jupiter

As of 2024, how many planets are in our solar system?

• 7

• 8

• 9

• 10

What is the term for the layer of gases surrounding Earth?

• Atmosphere

• Lithosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

Which layer of Earth's atmosphere contains the ozone layer that protects us from harmful radiation?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What is the name of the large body of saltwater that covers most of Earth's surface?

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Oceans (all combined)

• Landmasses (all combined)

The solid, nonliving part of Earth is called the:

• Atmosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

What is the molten rock layer below Earth's crust called?

• Mantle

• Core

• Crust

• Lithosphere