Exploring Our Solar System

What is the name of the spacecraft that has traveled to the edge of our solar system?

• Voyager 1

• Galileo

• Apollo 11

• Hubble

What is the primary component of the Sun?

• Super hot gas

• Solid rock

• Ice

• Liquid water

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

• Mars

• Mercury

• Earth

• Venus

Why does Mercury experience extreme temperature changes?

• It has a thick atmosphere

• It has no atmosphere to hold in heat

• It has a lot of water

• It is very far from the Sun

Which planet is the brightest in our solar system?

• Jupiter

• Earth

• Mars

• Venus

What makes Venus the hottest planet in our solar system?

• Its rotation speed

• Its distance from the Sun

• Its size

• Its thick atmosphere

How long does it take for Earth to orbit the Sun?

• 10 years

• 365 days

• 30 days

• 24 hours

What is unique about Earth compared to other planets in our solar system?

• It has the most moons

• It is the largest planet

• It is the closest to the Sun

• It has liquid water and life

What is Mars' nickname?

• The Yellow Planet

• The Red Planet

• The Blue Planet

• The Green Planet

What is the name of the largest volcano in the solar system, located on Mars?

• K2

• Mauna Kea

• Olympus Mons

• Mount Everest