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Our Solar System for Kids Trivia Quiz

This is a very easy quiz on a extremely broad and interesting topic, space. This quiz is mainly about our solar system. Please rate my quiz after! And if you like it, drop me a note!

A multiple-choice quiz by JonasBros10. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
JonasBros10

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
322,255

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
2146

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (9/10), Guest 142 (4/10), Guest 206 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which planet is sometimes called Earth's sister planet? Hint

Mercury

Neptune

Jupiter

Venus

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which planet is sometimes called The Red Planet? Hint

Saturn

Mercury

Mars

Pluto

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which planet is known for having a big red spot? Hint

Saturn

Uranus

Mercury

Jupiter

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which planet is the second largest in our solar system? Hint

Saturn

Uranus

Jupiter

Neptune

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Question 5 of 10

5. The planet Neptune was named for the Roman god of what? Hint

Sea

Air

Fire

Wind

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Question 6 of 10

6. There was once liquid water on Mars.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which planet is sometimes called the blue planet? Hint

Uranus

Earth

Neptune

Pluto

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Question 8 of 10

8. Mercury has a moon.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Does Saturn have rings?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. What planet is the first of the outer planets? Hint

Uranus

Saturn

Jupiter

Mars

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which planet is sometimes called Earth's sister planet?

Answer: Venus

Venus is like Earth's sister because they are extremely similar in size. However, atmosphere and surface-wise, they are two totally different planets.

2. Which planet is sometimes called The Red Planet?

Answer: Mars

Mars is called the red planet because the it is covered in dark red dust. Also, the Roman god, Mars, was the god of war, and the reddish color of Mars reminded the Romans of the red blood that was produced in war.

3. Which planet is known for having a big red spot?

Answer: Jupiter

The big red spot is three times the size of Earth. It is a huge dust storm that has been around for about 350 years, scientists believe.

4. Which planet is the second largest in our solar system?

Answer: Saturn

Jupiter is the biggest planet, Saturn the second, and Uranus the third. The smallest planet is Mercury.

5. The planet Neptune was named for the Roman god of what?

Answer: Sea

The Roman god of the Sea was Neptune. It was named Neptune because its blue color reminded people of the sea.

6. There was once liquid water on Mars.

Answer: True

NASA sent two rovers to Mars, and found that once, a long time ago, there was liquid water on Mars. There also appears to be water on the moon.

7. Which planet is sometimes called the blue planet?

Answer: Earth

Earth is called the blue planet because about 70% of its surface is covered by water, and from space Earth looks mostly blue. Of course we all know that there is land on Earth as well.

8. Mercury has a moon.

Answer: False

Mercury has no moons. Earth only has one moon. But some planets have two, three, or even 63 moons!

9. Does Saturn have rings?

Answer: Yes

Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus have rings. However, Jupiter's rings are so thin, you can hardly see them.

10. What planet is the first of the outer planets?

Answer: Jupiter

Jupiter is the first outer planet, Neptune is the last. There is an asteroid belt that separates the inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars) from the outer planets.

Source: Author JonasBros10

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