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Our Solar System

Quiz by Janette Hertz

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10 questions
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  • Q1
    How many hours are there in a single Earth day?
    24 hours
    365 days
    12 hours
    28 hours
    60s
  • Q2
    If it is 8:30 pm in the evening and the sun is just starting to go down, it is probably summertime because______________________.
    the stars are not as bright during the summer.
    the days are shorter in the summer.
    it's warmer in the summertime
    the sun sets later in the summer.
    60s
  • Q3
    How can you tell if an object in the night sky is a star or a planet?
    It the object moves slowly across the sky each night, it is probably a planet; stars do not move.
    If it is really bright, it is most likely a star.
    If the object is big, it is probably a star.
    If it is blue, it is probably a planet.
    60s
  • Q4
    Why is it not possible to land a space probe on the planet Jupiter?
    Jupiter is made of gas and has no solid surface.
    Jupiter is too cold.
    Jupiter is too far to travel to.
    Jupiter has a big red spot.
    60s
  • Q5
    The inner planets are smaller than the outer planets and are mostly made of_____________________________.
    rock and metals.
    iron
    gases
    clouds
    60s
  • Q6
    Why does the moon change shape during the month?
    The moon orbits the Earth so the angle of the sun's reflection changes, causing the moon to look like it has different phases.
    The Earth's shadow moves across the moon.
    The moon is spinning so the sun shines on different parts.
    Different parts of the moon light up at different times.
    60s
  • Q7
    Which planet do Scientists call Earth's twin?
    Saturn
    Mars
    Venus
    Pluto
    60s
  • Q8
    Why do we see different constellations in the summer than we do in the wintertime?
    As the Earth orbits the sun, the night time sky points in different direcitons in space throughout the year, allowing us to see different constellations each season.
    We see the same constellations during all seasons, it's just that some stars are dimmer in different seasons.
    It's too bright in the summer to see constellations.
    It's hotter in the summer than in the winter.
    60s
  • Q9
    If you are lost, how can you use the sky to help you navigate and find your way to safety?
    The sun can make a sundial and help you get home.
    The sun will help during the day because it rises in the east and sets in the west. The stars can help you navigate at night.
    Earth's shadows can help you during winter.
    The clouds can help you.
    60s
  • Q10
    How long does it take Earth to revolve around the Sun?
    It takes Earth 365 days which is one year to revolve around the Sun.
    It takes Earth 24 days to revolve around the Sun.
    It takes Earth 48 hours to revolve around the Sun.
    It takes Earth 365 weeks to revolve around the Sun.
    60s

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