Our Solar System

What is the approximate distance that light travels in one year, known as a light year?

• 225,000 miles

• 6 trillion miles

• 60 million miles

• 93 million miles

Which planet is known for its icy rings and numerous moons?

• Neptune

• Mars

• Saturn

• Jupiter

Which moon of Jupiter is known for having the most volcanic activity in the solar system?

• Titan

• Europa

• Io

• Ganymede

What is the term used to describe the moon phase when it is increasing in visibility?

• Waning

• Waxing

• Gibbous

• Crescent

During which moon phase does a solar eclipse occur?

• Full Moon

• Waning Gibbous

• New Moon

• First Quarter

What is the reddish appearance of the moon during a lunar eclipse caused by?

• Reflection of Mars

• Atmospheric filtering

• Earth's umbra shadow

• Sun's direct light

What is the term for the darkest part of a shadow during an eclipse?

• Ecliptic

• Penumbra

• Antumbra

• Umbra