Exploring Our Solar System

Which of the following is NOT included in the Solar System?

• Sun

• Planets

• Black holes

• Moons

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The Solar System is located in the _______.

• Andromeda galaxy

• Milky Way galaxy

• Triangulum galaxy

• Whirlpool galaxy

How long ago was the Solar System formed?

• 4.6 million years ago

• 4.6 billion years ago

• 4.6 trillion years ago

• 4.6 thousand years ago

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Inner planets are also known as ______ planets.

• Gas giant

• Ice giant

• Terrestrial

• Dwarf

What kind of surfaces do inner planets have?

• Gaseous

• Icy

• Rocky

• Liquid

Which planet is the closest to the Sun?

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

• Mercury

Venus is similar in size to which planet?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Earth

• Neptune

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Which planet rotates backwards compared to other planets?

• Mars

• Venus

• Earth

• Jupiter

The Asteroid Belt is located between which two planets?

• A) Earth and Mars

• B) Mars and Jupiter

• C) Jupiter and Saturn

• D) Saturn and Uranus

Which planet is known as the 'Sideways Planet'?

• Neptune

• Uranus

• Saturn

• Pluto