Exploring the Solar System

What is the primary mission of the captain in the Firebird 1?

• To build a new space vehicle

• To explore the planets in the solar system

• To travel to another galaxy

• To find new stars

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Mars

• Earth

What is the distance of Jupiter from the Sun?

• 93 million miles

• 483 million miles

• 2,871 million miles

• 1,429 million miles

What is the main task in the simulation room?

• To identify new planets

• To calculate distances between planets

• To drag planets to their correct location

• To build a model of the solar system

Which planet is known for having a storm that has lasted over 300 years?

• Saturn

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Neptune

What is unique about Uranus's rotation?

• It spins on its side

• It has the fastest rotation

• It doesn't rotate

• It rotates backwards

Which planet is known for its beautiful rings made of ice chunks?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Neptune

• Uranus

Which planet is the hottest in the solar system?

• Earth

• Mercury

• Venus

• Mars

Which planet is the smallest and has not been visited by spacecraft?

• Mercury

• Neptune

• Mars

• Pluto

What is the main purpose of the final test for the captain?

• To identify new stars

• To place planets in order based on descriptions

• To calculate the mass of planets

• To design a new space mission