Our Solar System Presentation Open Book Quiz

What process is happening inside the Sun that gives off lots of energy?

• Nuclear fusion

• Nuclear fission

• Combustion

• Evaporation

Answer explanation

The process happening inside the Sun that gives off lots of energy is nuclear fusion, not nuclear fission, combustion, or evaporation.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

What elements are colliding to form helium atoms in the Sun?

• Hydrogen atoms

• Oxygen atoms

• Carbon atoms

• Nitrogen atoms

Answer explanation

Helium atoms in the Sun are formed by colliding hydrogen atoms.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

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What is the surface temperature of the Sun?

• 5500°C

• 1500°C

• 5000°C

• 1000°C

Answer explanation

The correct surface temperature of the Sun is 5500°C, as it is the most accurate representation of the Sun's temperature.

What is the core temperature of the Sun?

• 15,000,000°C

• 1,500,000°C

• 150,000°C

• 15,000°C

Answer explanation

The core temperature of the Sun is 15,000,000°C, making the correct answer choice 15,000,000°C.

How many Earths could fit inside the Sun?

• A million

• A thousand

• A hundred

• Ten

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'A million' because the Sun is so large that approximately 1 million Earths could fit inside it.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

The distance of Mercury from the Sun in Astronomical Units (AU) is (a)  

• 0.72
• 1
• 0.39
• 0.95

Answer explanation

The correct distance of Mercury from the Sun in Astronomical Units (AU) is 0.39, as it is the closest to the Sun among the given options.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which planet has no moons and an average surface temperature of 167°C?

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

• Mercury

Answer explanation

Mercury is the planet with no moons and an average surface temperature of 167°C.

What is the day length of Venus in Earth days?

• 59 Earth days

• 88 Earth days

• 243 Earth days

• 225 Earth days

Answer explanation

The correct day length of Venus in Earth days is 243 days, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Which planet has a thick atmosphere made of CO2 and sulfuric acid clouds?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

Answer explanation

Venus has a thick atmosphere made of CO2 and sulfuric acid clouds, making it the correct choice.

What is the average surface temperature of Venus?

• 167°C

• 225°C

• 243°C

• 464°C

Answer explanation

The correct average surface temperature of Venus is 464°C, making it the most accurate choice among the options provided.