Test Your Knowledge Of Planets And The Moon

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There are nine planets already discovered in the solar system and one moon. Do you know all there is to know about them and if not, are you interested? This quiz tests and advances your knowledge on the subject.

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1.

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. It is the size of 1,300 earths.

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2.

Saturn has a very hot atmosphere.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The atmosphere of Saturn is actually very cold.

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3.

Earth is the only planet with liquid water.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Earth is the only planet where water is a liquid.

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4.

Mercury is the closest planet to the sun.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Mercury is the very smallest planet. It is also the nearest planet to the sun.

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5.

Mars is the smallest, darkest and coldest planet.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The smallest, darkest and coldest planet is actually Pluto.

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6.

The moon is the only natural satellite that goes around the earth.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Some other planets have more than one natural satellite (moons) but Earth only has one.

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7.

The moon goes through six stages as it travels around the Earth. These are called phases.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Then moon has eight phases, not six.

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8.

Waxing and waning are terms used to describe the phases of the moon.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  Fales
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
When the moon is waxing, the light part is getting bigger . When the moon is waning, the light part is getting smaller.

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Test Your Knowledge Of Planets And The Moon

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

Saturn has a very hot atmosphere.

Earth is the only planet with liquid water.

Mercury is the closest planet to the sun.

Mars is the smallest, darkest and coldest planet.

The moon is the only natural satellite that goes around the earth.

The moon goes through six stages as it travels around the Earth. These are called phases.

Waxing and waning are terms used to describe the phases of the moon.