Solar System Overview Quiz

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Which planet is known as the red planet?

  • Mercury
  • Mars (correct)
  • Jupiter
  • Venus

Earth is the only planet capable of supporting human life.

True (A)

What is the main component of Jupiter's atmosphere?

Hydrogen and helium

The planet closest to the Sun is __________.

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Match each planet with its distinguishing feature:

<p>Mars = Red planet Venus = Hottest planet Saturn = Has rings Neptune = Blue methane atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which planet has a greenhouse effect due to carbon dioxide?

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Saturn is denser than all other planets in the solar system.

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What are meteoroids primarily made of?

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Flashcards

What is at the center of our solar system?

The Sun is the center of our solar system with eight planets orbiting around it.

What keeps planets in orbit around the Sun?

The force of gravity from the Sun holds planets in their orbits.

Why are planets visible from Earth?

Planets reflect light from the Sun, making them visible to us.

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun and is very hot due to its proximity.

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Which planet is the hottest?

Venus is the hottest planet in our solar system because of the greenhouse effect caused by carbon dioxide in its atmosphere.

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Why is Earth special for life?

Earth is the only planet known to support life, thanks to its suitable temperature, liquid water, and atmosphere.

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What are asteroids?

Asteroids are small, rocky bodies that mainly reside between Mars and Jupiter.

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What are meteoroids?

Meteoroids are small fragments of asteroids or comets that enter the Earth's atmosphere and often burn up, creating shooting stars.

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Study Notes

Solar System Overview

  • The Sun is at the center of our solar system.
  • Eight planets orbit the Sun.
  • Planetary orbits are elliptical.
  • Planets are illuminated by the Sun and reflect its light.
  • Gravity holds planets in orbit around the Sun.

Mercury

  • Closest planet to the Sun.
  • Very hot.
  • Shortest orbital period (shortest year).
  • Covered in craters.
  • No atmosphere.

Venus

  • Hottest planet.
  • Greenhouse effect due to carbon dioxide in atmosphere.
  • Atmosphere traps heat.

Earth

  • Supports life.
  • Temperature range suitable for life.
  • Liquid water on surface.
  • Clouds of water vapor.

Mars

  • Rocky, mountainous, reddish appearance (Red Planet).
  • Thin atmosphere, primarily carbon dioxide.

Jupiter

  • Largest planet in the solar system.
  • Primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.
  • Ring system made of rock and ice crystals.

Saturn

  • Primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.
  • Least dense planet.
  • Ring system composed of rock and ice.

Uranus

  • Ring system made of rock and ice.
  • Atmosphere of hydrogen, helium, and methane.

Neptune

  • Blue methane atmosphere.
  • Large dark spots and fast-moving white clouds.
  • Ring system.

Asteroids

  • Rocky bodies orbiting between Mars and Jupiter.

Meteoroids

  • Small pieces of asteroids or comets.
  • Usually not visible in the sky.

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