Solar System Planets Overview
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Which planet has the highest average temperature?

  • Mars
  • Mercury
  • Earth
  • Venus (correct)
  • Mars has a longer orbital period than Earth.

    True

    What is the rotation time of Jupiter?

    9.9 hours

    The diameter of Mercury is _____ kilometers.

    <p>4879</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following planets with their rotation times:

    <p>Mercury = 59 days Venus = 243 days Earth = 24 hours Jupiter = 9.9 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the deepest ocean trench?

    <p>Mariana Trench</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The period known as winter begins when days become longer.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What represents the sun in the season diagram?

    <p>orange shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The observation of a galaxy cluster in the constellation _____ was noted in 2029.

    <p>Virgo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following celestial phenomena with their characteristics:

    <p>Solstices = Extreme points of Earth's axial tilt Equinoxes = Equal length of day and night Galaxy cluster = A group of galaxies bound together by gravity Earth's tilt = 23.5 degrees relative to its orbit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Solar System Planets

    • Mercury: Temperature: -175°C; Distance from Sun: 0.39 AU; Diameter: 4879 km; Rotation Time: 59 days; Orbit Time: 88 Earth years
    • Venus: Temperature: 464°C; Distance from Sun: 0.72 AU; Diameter: 12,104 km; Rotation Time: 243 days; Orbit Time: 225 Earth days
    • Earth: Temperature: 15°C; Distance from Sun: 1 AU; Diameter: 12,756 km; Rotation Time: 24 hours; Orbit Time: 365 Earth days
    • Mars: Temperature: -63°C; Distance from Sun: 1.52 AU; Diameter: 6779 km; Rotation Time: 24.6 hours; Orbit Time: 687 Earth days
    • Jupiter: Temperature: -100°C; Distance from Sun: 5.2 AU; Diameter: 139,822 km; Rotation Time: 9.9 hours; Orbit Time: 12 Earth years
    • Saturn: Temperature: -140°C; Distance from Sun: 9.5 AU; Diameter: 116,464 km; Rotation Time: 10.7 hours; Orbit Time: 29 Earth years
    • Uranus: Temperature: -195°C; Distance from Sun: 19.2 AU; Diameter: 50,724 km; Rotation Time: 17 hours; Orbit Time: 84 Earth years
    • Neptune: Temperature: -214°C; Distance from Sun: 30.1 AU; Diameter: 49,244 km; Rotation Time: 16 hours; Orbit Time: 165 Earth years

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    This quiz covers essential facts about the planets of the Solar System, including temperature, distance from the Sun, diameter, rotation time, and orbit time. Test your knowledge about Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune with engaging questions.

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