Understanding the Solar System

How old is our solar system compared to the Milky Way galaxy?

• The solar system is the same age as the universe.

• The solar system is younger than the Milky Way galaxy.

• The solar system and the Milky Way galaxy are the same age.

• The solar system is older than the Milky Way galaxy.

What was the main reason ancient astronomers believed in the geocentric model?

• They had advanced telescopes to observe the universe.

• They could feel the Earth moving beneath their feet.

• They had evidence of the Earth revolving around the Sun.

• They observed celestial bodies rising in the East and setting in the West.

Which model of the solar system places the Sun at the center?

• Epicyclic model

• Astronomical model

• Heliocentric model

• Geocentric model

What are the characteristics of terrestrial planets?

• Thin atmospheres and rocky surfaces

• Located beyond the asteroid belt

• Mostly gas with a small rocky core

• Thick atmospheres and large size

Where can asteroids primarily be found in our solar system?

• Between Earth and Venus

• Between Mars and Jupiter

• Beyond Neptune

• Near the Sun