Types of Planets

Which of the following is a characteristic of terrestrial planets?

• They have a solid rocky surface.

• They are primarily composed of gases.

• They have rings.

• They are located beyond the asteroid belt.

Which planet is known as the 'Gas Giant'?

• Earth

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Venus

What is the primary component of the atmosphere of gas giants?

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

Which of the following planets is considered a 'Dwarf Planet'?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Pluto

• Mars

Which planet is known for its prominent ring system?

• Earth

• Mars

• Saturn

• Venus

What is the main difference between terrestrial and gas giant planets?

• Terrestrial planets have rings, gas giants do not.

• Gas giants have a solid surface, terrestrial planets do not.

• Terrestrial planets are smaller and rockier, gas giants are larger and gaseous.

• Gas giants are closer to the sun, terrestrial planets are farther.

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

• Venus

• Earth

• Mercury

• Mars

Which of the following planets is not a terrestrial planet?

• Mars

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Mercury

What is the term for planets that are primarily composed of rock and metal?

• Gas Giants

• Ice Giants

• Terrestrial Planets

• Dwarf Planets

Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?

• Earth

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn