Investigating the solar system
Quiz by Flores, Samantha - Teacher Science, Capt Walter E Clarke Ms
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- Q1Which of the following statements is true about the Oort Cloud?The Oort Cloud is the area where all planets reside.The Oort Cloud is a vast region of icy bodies located far beyond the orbit of Pluto.The Oort Cloud is a cluster of asteroids located between Mars and Jupiter.The Oort Cloud is a dense region of gas surrounding the Sun.30s
- Q2Which planet is known for having the most prominent ring system?EarthSaturnJupiterMars30s
- Q3What defines a comet in our solar system?A comet is a planet that orbits close to the Sun.A comet is primarily made of ice and dust and develops a glowing coma and tail when it approaches the Sun.A comet is a satellite that orbits around Earth.A comet is a large rock found in the asteroid belt.30s
- Q4Which object in our solar system is primarily made up of rock and metal and is found mainly between Mars and Jupiter?PlanetMoonCometAsteroid30s
- Q5Which of the following statements correctly describes the planets in our solar system?Planets do not orbit the Sun.The inner planets are much larger than the outer planets.All planets are gas giants.The inner planets are rocky, while the outer planets are gas giants.30s
- Q6What is the primary feature that distinguishes the Kuiper Belt from the Oort Cloud?The Kuiper Belt contains only asteroids while the Oort Cloud contains only comets.The Kuiper Belt has a more spherical shape compared to the Oort Cloud.The Kuiper Belt is a region of the solar system located just beyond Neptune, while the Oort Cloud is much farther out.The Kuiper Belt is the source of most meteor showers in the solar system.30s
- Q7Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet' due to its reddish appearance from iron oxide on its surface?VenusJupiterMercuryMars30s
- Q8What term describes the path that a planet takes as it orbits around the Sun?OrbitRotationAxisRevolution30s
- Q9Which of the following celestial objects is classified as a natural satellite that orbits a planet?AsteroidStarMoonComet30s
- Q10What is the main difference between meteors and meteorites?Meteorites are only found on Mars.Meteors are the streaks of light seen when meteoroids burn up in the Earth's atmosphere, while meteorites are fragments that reach the Earth's surface.Meteors are larger than meteorites.Meteors are the same as comets.30s
- Q11Which of the following correctly describes the movement of planets in our solar system?Planets move in perfectly circular paths around the Earth.Planets travel in straight lines away from the Sun.Planets orbit the Sun in elliptical paths.Planets do not move at all.30s
- Q12What is the primary difference between asteroids and comets?Comets only exist in the Kuiper Belt.Asteroids are found only in the Oort Cloud.Asteroids are primarily made of rock and metal, while comets are made of ice and dust.Asteroids are larger than comets.30s
- Q13Which celestial structure is located farthest from the Sun?The asteroid beltThe Oort Cloud.The Kuiper BeltMars30s
- Q14What is the main source of energy for the Earth and other objects in the solar system?The MoonThe Sun.The asteroid beltJupiter30s
- Q15Which planet is known for having a prominent ring system?Saturn.EarthVenusMars30s