Astronomy Unit 1 Quiz 2

5 Questions | By Psbreiding | Last updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Total Attempts: 63

Another simple quiz that will give you an idea of where you are at for Unit 1.

Questions and Answers

1.

Of the following planets which one is the smallest?
- A.
  
  Earth
- B.
  
  Mars
- C.
  
  Mercury
- D.
  
  Venus
2.

The moons Deimos and Phobos belong to which of the four inner planets?
- A.
  
  Earth
- B.
  
  Mars
- C.
  
  Mercury
- D.
  
  Venus
3.

Of Jupiter's major moons, which one most likely has life?
- A.
  
  Io
- B.
  
  Europa
- C.
  
  Ganymede
- D.
  
  Callisto
4.

What is an extrasolar planet?
- A.
  
  A planet that is very far from our Sun but still inside the solar system.
- B.
  
  A planet that is very close to the Sun but too small to be a normal planet.
- C.
  
  A planet that is orbiting another star.
- D.
  
  A planet that is usually far from the Sun and is too small to be a normal planet.
5.

Some of the inner planets have canyons, mountains, and canals. Which one has the largest canyon and mountains?
- A.
  
  Mars
- B.
  
  Earth
- C.
  
  Mercury
- D.
  
  Venus

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