Solar System Quiz

Which of the following is not a gas giant?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Neptune

• Pluto

Answer explanation

Pluto is not a gas giant, unlike Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the primary component of the atmospheres of the gas giants?

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

Answer explanation

The primary component of the atmospheres of the gas giants is Hydrogen.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which dwarf planet was discovered first?

• Pluto

• Haumea

• Makemake

• Eris

Answer explanation

Pluto was discovered first among the given dwarf planets.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What phase of the moon occurs immediately after the new moon?

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

• Waxing Crescent

Answer explanation

The phase of the moon that occurs immediately after the new moon is the Waxing Crescent phase.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which gas giant has the most moons?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Neptune

Answer explanation

Jupiter is the gas giant with the most moons, making it the correct choice for this question.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the dwarf planet known for having two moons.

• Ceres

• Pluto

• Haumea

• Makemake

Answer explanation

Pluto is the dwarf planet known for having two moons, Charon and Hydra, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

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During which moon phase is the entire moon illuminated as seen from Earth?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

Answer explanation

The entire moon is illuminated during a Full Moon phase, making it visible from Earth in its entirety.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is not considered a dwarf planet?

• Eris

• Ganymede

• Ceres

• Makemake

Answer explanation

Ganymede is not considered a dwarf planet, while Eris, Ceres, and Makemake are all classified as dwarf planets.

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What is the main characteristic that distinguishes a gas giant from a terrestrial planet?

• Presence of a solid surface

• Size of the planet

• Composition of the atmosphere

• Distance from the Sun

Answer explanation

Composition of the atmosphere is the main characteristic that distinguishes a gas giant from a terrestrial planet.

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Which phase of the moon is visible when exactly half of the moon's surface is illuminated and the other half is dark?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Waxing Crescent

Answer explanation

In the First Quarter phase, exactly half of the moon's surface is illuminated, and the other half is dark, making it the correct choice.

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DOK Level 1: Recall