Solar System Quiz

What is the largest object in our solar system?

• Earth

• Moon

• Sun

• Jupiter

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If all other objects in the solar system were combined, how would their size compare to the sun?

• They would be 100 times smaller

• They would be 500 times smaller

• They would be the same size

• They would be 10 times larger

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What force holds the solar system together?

• Magnetic force

• Electrical force

• Gravitational force

• Frictional force

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What is a smaller object in the solar system that orbits the sun and is not a planet?

• Star

• Comet

• Galaxy

• Black hole

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What did the ancient Greeks and Romans name the planets after?

• Animals

• Colors

• Gods and goddesses

• Famous leaders

Which planet is named after the Roman god of war?

• Venus

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

Why can you jump higher on the moon than on Earth?

• The moon has more air

• The moon is closer to the sun

• Gravity is weaker on the moon

• The moon is smaller

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What is gravitational force?

• A force that pushes objects apart

• A force that attracts objects with mass

• A force that makes objects spin

• A force that changes colors

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What does the strength of a gravitational force depend on?

• Mass and distance

• Speed and size

• Color and shape

• Temperature and volume

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Why would you experience less gravitational force on the moon compared to Earth?

• The moon is less massive than Earth

• The moon is closer to the sun

• The moon is larger than Earth

• The moon is made of different materials

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