Exploring Our Solar System

What is the primary role of the Sun in our solar system?

• To create solar eclipses

• To orbit around the Earth

• To give light and warmth

• To provide gravity for the planets

Which planet is known for its rapid orbit around the Sun, completing it in just 88 days?

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

• Mercury

Why is Venus often referred to as Earth's sister planet?

• Because it has a similar atmosphere

• Because it has the same number of moons

• Because it is the same distance from the Sun

• Because it is similar in size

Which planet is known as the Red Planet due to its rusty color?

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Saturn

• Neptune

What is a notable feature of Jupiter?

• Its tilted axis

• Its blue color

• Its Great Red Spot

• Its icy rings

What makes Saturn distinct among the planets?

• Its large number of moons

• Its proximity to the Sun

• Its stunning rings

• Its fast rotation

Which planet is known for spinning on its side?

• Uranus

• Mars

• Neptune

• Jupiter

What is a characteristic of dwarf planets like Pluto?

• They have a clear orbit

• They are smaller than the main planets

• They are larger than Earth

• They have no moons

How do planets move around the Sun?

• In a straight line

• In random paths

• In circular orbits

• In elliptical orbits

What is the Milky Way?

• A constellation

• A solar system

• A spiral galaxy

• A type of planet