Trivia Questions On The Solar System
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Which planet was demoted to a dwarf planet in 2006?
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Mercury
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Venus
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Pluto
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Saturn
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Explore the intricacies of our solar system with questions on planetary sizes, characteristics, and classifications.
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What planet is similar to earth in size and mass?
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Mercury
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Jupiter
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Venus
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Neptune
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A. VenusExplanation
Venus is similar to Earth in size and mass. Venus is only slightly smaller than Earth, with a diameter that is about 95% of Earth's diameter. It also has a similar mass to Earth, with about 81% of Earth's mass. This similarity in size and mass makes Venus the closest planet to Earth in terms of these physical characteristics.Rate this question:
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Which is not a terrestrial planet?
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Mercury
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Earth
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Venus
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Jupiter
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A. JupiterExplanation
Jupiter is not a terrestrial planet because it is a gas giant, composed mostly of hydrogen and helium, with no solid surface. Terrestrial planets, on the other hand, are rocky planets with solid surfaces, like Mercury, Earth, and Venus.Rate this question:
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Which is the second smallest planet?
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Pluto
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Earth
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Jupiter
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Mercury
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A. MercuryExplanation
Mercury is the second smallest planet in our solar system. It is smaller than Earth and Jupiter, and Pluto is no longer considered a planet. Therefore, Mercury is the correct answer as it is the second smallest planet.Rate this question:
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Which planet has an axis of rotation parallel with its plane of orbit?
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Pluto
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Mercury
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Neptune
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Earth
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