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Planets in our Solar System

Quiz by Lewis Broadhurst

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20 questions
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  • Q1
    Which planet is the closest to the Sun?
    Mars
    Venus
    Earth
    Mercury
    30s
  • Q2
    What is unique about Mercury's orbit compared to other planets?
    It has the most eccentric orbit.
    It has a retrograde rotation
    It is circular and stable
    It is the fastest orbit
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the largest crater on Mercury called?
    Caloris Basin
    Dodo Crater
    Hercules Crater
    Sierra de Mar
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the primary component of Venus's atmosphere?
    Carbon dioxide
    Nitrogen
    Oxygen
    Methane
    30s
  • Q5
    Which planet has the highest average surface temperature?
    Mars
    Venus
    Mercury
    Jupiter
    30s
  • Q6
    What unique rotation characteristic does Venus have?
    Tilted rotation
    Standard rotation
    Retrograde rotation
    Fast rotation
    30s
  • Q7
    What is Mars commonly known as?
    The Blue Planet
    The Red Planet
    Earth's Twin
    The Green Planet
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following is the largest volcano in the solar system, located on Mars?
    Mount Everest
    Olympus Mons
    Mauna Kea
    Mount St. Helens
    30s
  • Q9
    What is unique about Saturn's density?
    It is similar in density to Mars
    It is less dense than water.
    It is the densest planet
    It is more dense than Earth
    30s
  • Q10
    Which planet has been famously observed for its Great Dark Spot storm?
    Venus
    Uranus
    Jupiter
    Neptune
    30s
  • Q11
    Which planet is the closest to the Sun?
    Mercury
    Mars
    Earth
    Venus
    30s
  • Q12
    What is the largest planet in our solar system?
    Neptune
    Saturn
    Earth
    Jupiter
    30s
  • Q13
    Which planet is known for its extensive ring system?
    Mars
    Venus
    Saturn
    Uranus
    30s
  • Q14
    How long does it take Mercury to complete one rotation on its axis?
    24 Earth hours
    176 Earth days
    88 Earth days
    59 Earth days
    30s
  • Q15
    Which planet is known for having the hottest surface temperatures?
    Earth
    Mercury
    Venus
    Mars
    30s

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