Origin Of The Solar System Quiz

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    How old is the solar system?

    • 4.6 billion years
    • 1 million years
    • 100,000 years
    • 10,000 years
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Are you curious about how our solar system came into existence? Test your knowledge with this engaging quiz on the origin of the solar system! Delve into the fascinating scientific theories and concepts that explain the formation and characteristics of our cosmic neighborhood.
In this quiz, you will encounter a series of multiple-choice questions that will challenge your understanding of the solar system's birth. Explore topics such as the age of the solar system, the most accepted theory for its formation, the composition of celestial bodies, and their unique features.
Embark on this cosmic journey and see how much you know about the origin of the solar system. Get ready to test your astronomical acumen and discover intriguing insights into the vast universe that surrounds us!

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  • 2. 

    Which planet is closest to the Sun?

    • Venus

    • Mars

    • Mercury

    • Jupiter

    Correct Answer
    A. Mercury
  • 3. 

    What is the largest planet in our solar system?

    • Saturn

    • Jupiter

    • Neptune

    • Uranus

    Correct Answer
    A. Jupiter
  • 4. 

    What is the most widely accepted theory for the formation of the solar system?

    • Nebular Hypothesis

    • Ptolemaic Model

    • Steady State Theory

    • Geocentric Model

    Correct Answer
    A. Nebular Hypothesis
  • 5. 

    Which planet has the most moons?

    • Earth

    • Jupiter

    • Mars

    • Uranus

    Correct Answer
    A. Jupiter
  • 6. 

    Which of the following is not a terrestrial (rocky) planet?

    • Venus

    • Saturn

    • Mars

    • Earth

    Correct Answer
    A. Saturn
  • 7. 

    What is the main component of the Sun?

    • Hydrogen

    • Oxygen

    • Nitrogen

    • Carbon

    Correct Answer
    A. Hydrogen
  • 8. 

    What is the name of the region beyond Neptune where many small icy bodies are located?

    • Oort Cloud

    • Kuiper Belt

    • Asteroid Belt

    • Hubble Sphere

    Correct Answer
    A. Kuiper Belt
  • 9. 

    Which of the following is not a dwarf planet?

    • Pluto

    • Eris

    • Haumea

    • Io

    Correct Answer
    A. Io
  • 10. 

    What is the name of the spacecraft that collected samples from a comet in 2014?

    • Voyager 1

    • Hubble Space Telescope

    • New Horizons

    • Rosetta

    Correct Answer
    A. Rosetta

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