The Ultimate Astronomy Quiz

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1.

What is Mercury's period of revolution around the sun?
- A.
  
  164.79 Earth Years
- B.
  
  88 Earth Days
- C.
  
  365.26 Days
- D.
  
  247.7 Earth Years
2.

What is Pluto's period of revolution around the sun?
- A.
  
  365.26 Days
- B.
  
  247.7 Earth Years
- C.
  
  88 Earth Days
- D.
  
  225 Earth Days
3.

What is the second planet in distance from the sun?
- A.
  
  Mercury
- B.
  
  Mars
- C.
  
  Venus
- D.
  
  Saturn
4.

What is seventh planet in order of distance from the sun?
- A.
  
  Jupiter
- B.
  
  Uranus
- C.
  
  Mars
- D.
  
  Venus
5.

What astrological sign starts on January 21st?
- A.
  
  Scorpio
- B.
  
  Taurus
- C.
  
  Aquarius
- D.
  
  Gemini
6.

Which planet could all of the other planets fit into?
- A.
  
  Jupiter
- B.
  
  Saturn
- C.
  
  Uranus
- D.
  
  Mars
7.

Which planet is named for the Roman goddess of love?
- A.
  
  Venus
- B.
  
  Neptune
- C.
  
  Saturn
- D.
  
  Earth
8.

What is the largest planet in the solar system?
- A.
  
  Mars
- B.
  
  Jupiter
- C.
  
  Mercury
- D.
  
  Neptune
9.

What are the big holes and dents found on the Moon called?
- A.
  
  Impressions
- B.
  
  Craters
- C.
  
  Critters
- D.
  
  Moles
10.

What is Earth's nearest neighbor in space?
- A.
  
  The Moon
- B.
  
  Mars
- C.
  
  The Sun
- D.
  
  Jupiter
11.

How many moons does Earth have?
- A.
  
  12
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  1
- D.
  
  0
12.

What are the first four planets in the solar system called?
- A.
  
  Inner Planets
- B.
  
  Outer Planets
- C.
  
  Small Straight
- D.
  
  Group One
13.

What causes the moon to shine?
- A.
  
  Reflected Sunlight
- B.
  
  A Moon Volcano
- C.
  
  The Earth
- D.
  
  A Big Flashlight
14.

What are the "Big Dipper" and "Orion" examples of in the night sky?
- A.
  
  Asteroids
- B.
  
  Comets
- C.
  
  Constellations
- D.
  
  Novas
15.

How many planets are there in the solar system?
- A.
  
  8
- B.
  
  7
- C.
  
  33
- D.
  
  12

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