Galactic Trivia: Test Your Space Knowledge

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

• Earth

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Neptune

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What happened to most of the water that once existed on Mars?

• It was absorbed by the soil and turned into oil

• It escaped into space due to the loss of Mars' atmosphere

• It froze into glaciers at the equator

• Thirsty aliens drank it all

What is the name of the galaxy that contains our Solar System?

• Andromeda Galaxy

• Milky Way Galaxy

• Triangulum Galaxy

• Whirlpool Galaxy

How many planets in our Solar System have rings?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Approximately how old is the Sun?

• 1.5 million years

• 1 billion years

• 4.6 billion years

• 13.8 billion years

What is the main component of the Sun?

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Carbon

• Uranium

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Who launched the first artificial satellite into space?

• USA

• France

• Germany

• Soviet Union

Which planet is known for its Great Red Spot?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Neptune

What is the approximate age of the universe?

• 4.5 billion years

• 13.8 billion years

• 10 billion years

• 20 billion years

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Which planet is known for having a day longer than its year?

• Venus

• Mercury

• Mars

• Jupiter

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