Exploring the Solar System

What is the primary function of the solar system in relation to Earth?

• To provide light and heat

• To act as a barrier against asteroids

• To maintain the balance of life

• To serve as a navigation guide

What significant milestone did Voyager 1 achieve in 2012?

• It landed on Mars

• It reached the sun

• It discovered a new planet

• It entered the interstellar medium

What is an astronomical unit?

• The distance from Earth to Mars

• The distance from the sun to Pluto

• The distance from Earth to the moon

• The distance from Earth to the sun

How long would it take to drive to the sun at highway speeds?

• 9 years

• 5 years

• 42,492 hours

• 171 years

What is the average distance of Pluto from the sun in astronomical units?

• 100 to 150 AU

• 50 to 70 AU

• 30 to 49 AU

• 10 to 20 AU

How long would it take the Bugatti Chiron to reach the Oort cloud?

• 2 years

• 4 to 4.5 million years

• 550,000 years

• 30,000 years

What is the estimated time for the New Horizons probe to reach the Oort cloud?

• 30,000 years

• 550,000 years

• 4 million years

• 9 years

What is the significance of the Oort cloud in the solar system?

• It is the closest planet to the sun

• It is the largest asteroid belt

• It is the source of all comets

• It marks the end of the solar system

How far can the sun's gravity influence objects in space?

• Up to 4 light years

• Up to 3 light years

• Up to 2 light years

• Up to 1 light year

What is the main challenge in traveling across the solar system?

• Distance and time

• Communication delays

• Lack of fuel

• Hostile environments