Lesson Three: The Outer Planets

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    What are the names of the 4 outer planets?

    • Jupiter, Earth, Pluto, Neptune
    • Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
    • Saturn, Mercury, Earth, Mars
    • Uranus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn
    • Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
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This quiz is about the outer planets in our solar system.

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  • 2. 

    Which of the outer planets have the has a huge debris field that encircles the planet, creating a great series of rings?

    • Saturn

    • Jupiter

    • Neptune

    • Earth

    • Uranus

    Correct Answer
    A. Saturn
    Explanation
    Saturn is the correct answer because it is known for its extensive and prominent ring system, which is made up of countless small particles of ice and rock. These rings encircle the planet and create a visually stunning feature. The other outer planets, such as Jupiter, Neptune, and Uranus, do not have such prominent and well-known ring systems. Earth, being an inner planet, does not have any rings at all.

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    What is the primary difference between the inner planets and the outer planets?

    • The outer planets are rocky planets

    • The outer planets are gas giants

    • The outer planets are closest to the Sun

    • The outer planets has breathable atmospheres for Human Beings

    Correct Answer
    A. The outer planets are gas giants
    Explanation
    The primary difference between the inner planets and the outer planets is that the outer planets are gas giants. Gas giants are composed mostly of hydrogen and helium, and they have thick atmospheres. In contrast, the inner planets are rocky planets, with solid surfaces made up of rock and metal. This fundamental distinction in composition sets the outer planets apart from the inner planets.

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    Which of the outer planets is the largest and has a Great Red Spot?

    • Uranus

    • Saturn

    • Jupiter

    • Neptune

    • Mars

    Correct Answer
    A. Jupiter
    Explanation
    Jupiter is the correct answer because it is the largest planet among the outer planets and it is known for having a Great Red Spot. This massive storm has been observed for centuries and is a prominent feature on Jupiter's surface. Uranus, Saturn, Neptune, and Mars are not the correct answers because they either do not have a Great Red Spot or they are not the largest among the outer planets.

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    What is the name of the icy and rocky debris field that marks the edge of our solar system past Neptune?

    • Kiper Belt

    • Asteroid Field

    • Van Ryan Belt

    • Red Belt

    Correct Answer
    A. Kiper Belt
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Kiper Belt. The Kiper Belt is a region in our solar system beyond Neptune that is filled with icy and rocky debris. It marks the edge of our solar system and is home to many small celestial bodies, including dwarf planets like Pluto. The Kiper Belt is named after astronomer Gerard Kiper, who first proposed the existence of this region in the 1950s.

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