Intro to the Solar System

One of the discoveries which led to the modern view of the solar system was that the orbits of the planets are ________.

• circles

• parabolas

• hyperbolas

• ellipses

What is similar about all of the inner planets?

• rocky

• gasses

• many moons

• takes a long time to revolve around the sun

Which direction do all of the planets go around the sun?

• clockwise

• counter-clockwise

• verticle

• horizontal

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

• Mercury

• Earth

• Jupiter

• Mars

Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?

• Venus

• Mars

• Saturn

• Neptune

What celestial body is at the center of our solar system?

• Earth

• Moon

• Sun

• Mars

Which planet is known for its prominent ring system?

• Earth

• Mars

• Saturn

• Venus

What is the smallest planet in our solar system?

• Mercury

• Mars

• Venus

• Earth

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

• Venus

• Earth

• Mercury

• Mars

Which planet is known for having a Great Red Spot?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Neptune