Solar System Quiz

What process occurs inside the Sun that involves hydrogen atoms colliding to form helium atoms?

• Photosynthesis

• Nuclear fusion

• Condensation

• Evaporation

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

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What is the surface temperature of the Sun?

• 15,000,000°C

• 5,500°C

• 1,000°C

• 10,000°C

Approximately how many Earths could fit inside the Sun?

• One hundred thousand

• One million

• Ten million

• Fifty thousand

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

What is the core temperature of the Sun?

• 15,000°C

• 150,000°C

• 15,000,000°C

• 1,500,000°C

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

What is the average surface temperature on Venus?

• 100°C

• 200°C

• 464°C

• 350°C

What is the main component of the thick clouds on Venus?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Hydrogen

How many moons does Venus have?

• 1

• 2

• 0

• 3

What is the size of Venus compared to Earth?

• 0.95 times the size of Earth

• Equal to Earth

• 1.5 times the size of Earth

• 0.5 times the size of Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

How long is a year on Venus compared to Earth?

• 225 Earth days

• 365 Earth days

• 150 Earth days

• 500 Earth days

What is the distance from the Sun to Venus measured in Astronomical Units (AU)?

• 0.72 AU

• 1 AU

• 1.5 AU

• 0.5 AU

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3