Exploring the Solar System

What are the names of the eight planets in our Solar System?

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Pluto, Eris, Ceres, Haumea

• Sun, Moon, Earth, Mars

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Pluto, Charon

Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Venus

• Saturn

What is the closest star to Earth?

• Sirius

• Alpha Centauri A

• Betelgeuse

• Proxima Centauri

What is a galaxy?

• A galaxy is a small cluster of planets.

• A galaxy is a massive system of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter bound by gravity.

• A galaxy is a collection of only dark matter.

• A galaxy is a type of star.

What causes a solar eclipse?

• The Sun expanding and covering the Earth.

• The Moon passing between the Earth and the Sun.

• The Earth blocking the Sun's light.

• A comet passing close to the Earth.

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

• 36 hours

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 48 hours

What is the shape of the Earth's orbit around the Sun?

• Circular

• Parabolic

• Elliptical

• Spiral

What are the different phases of the Moon?

• Supermoon

• New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, Waning Crescent

• Blue Moon

• Harvest Moon

What is the main difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?

• A solar eclipse can be seen from anywhere on Earth, while a lunar eclipse can only be seen from specific locations.

• A solar eclipse occurs at night, while a lunar eclipse occurs during the day.

• The main difference is that a solar eclipse involves the Moon blocking the Sun, while a lunar eclipse involves the Earth blocking sunlight from reaching the Moon.

• A solar eclipse happens when the Earth blocks the Moon's light, while a lunar eclipse happens when the Sun blocks the Earth.

How does the rotation of the Earth affect day and night?

• The rotation of the Earth causes day and night by exposing different parts of the planet to sunlight as it turns.

• The rotation of the Earth creates seasons that affect day and night.

• Day and night are caused by the Earth's distance from the sun.

• The rotation of the Earth has no impact on the occurrence of day and night.