Our Solar System

What is the primary source of heat and light in our solar system?

• The Sun

• Earth

• Jupiter

• Mars

Which planet is known as Earth's twin?

• Venus

• Mars

• Mercury

• Jupiter

What are the two groups of planets in our solar system?

• Inner rocky planets and outer gas giants

• Inner gas giants and outer rocky planets

• Inner icy planets and outer rocky planets

• Inner rocky planets and outer icy planets

Where do most asteroids in our solar system reside?

• Asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter

• Beyond Neptune

• Near the Sun

• In the Kuiper Belt

What is the main goal of missions like NASA's OSIRIS-REx?

• To collect samples from asteroids and bring them back to Earth

• To explore the surface of Mars

• To study the atmosphere of Venus

• To observe the rings of Saturn