Solar System: Science Knowledge Quiz!

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    A star is a body in outer space, made of hot gases, that shine in the night sky.

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Explore the wonders of our Solar System with this engaging quiz! Test your knowledge on asteroids, stars, comets, terrestrial planets, moons, and orbital mechanics. This quiz is perfect for learners curious about celestial bodies and their dynamics.

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  • 2. 

    Comets are space objects made of ice and

  • 3. 
      Orbiting is the same as - ProProfs

      Orbiting is the same as

    Explanation
    The correct answer is revolving, revolving around, revolving around another object. Orbiting refers to the motion of an object around another object, typically due to gravitational force. This motion is characterized by a continuous revolution or rotation around a central point or axis. Therefore, the terms revolving, revolving around, and revolving around another object accurately describe the concept of orbiting.

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    Gas giants are

    • Large planets that are made up of gases

    • Large planets that are made up of stars

    • Large planets that are made up of moons

    Correct Answer
    A. Large planets that are made up of gases
    Explanation
    Gas giants are large planets that are primarily composed of gases such as hydrogen and helium. Unlike rocky planets, gas giants do not have a solid surface and instead have thick atmospheres that extend deep into their interiors. These planets are predominantly made up of hydrogen and helium, with traces of other elements. Gas giants are known for their massive size and strong gravitational pull, and they are often found in the outer regions of a planetary system.

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  • 5. 

    A Terrestial is

    • Like Earth

    • Like Mars

    • Like Venus

    Correct Answer
    A. Like Earth
    Explanation
    A terrestrial is like Earth because it refers to any object or phenomenon that is related to or characteristic of the Earth. This term is commonly used to describe planets or celestial bodies that are similar to Earth in terms of composition, structure, or conditions that support life. Therefore, a terrestrial can be understood as something that shares similarities with Earth in various aspects.

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    Gravity is

    • The force of nature

    • The force that pulls all objects toward each other

    • Astronauts in space

    Correct Answer
    A. The force that pulls all objects toward each other
    Explanation
    Gravity is the force that pulls all objects toward each other. This force is responsible for the attraction between all objects with mass. It is what keeps us grounded on Earth and determines the motion of planets, stars, and galaxies. Gravity is a fundamental force of nature that governs the behavior of objects on a large scale.

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    Moons are huge balls of rock that travel around a planet.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Moons are indeed large celestial bodies made of rock that orbit around planets. They are held in place by the gravitational force of the planet they orbit. Examples of moons in our solar system include Earth's moon, Titan (Saturn's moon), and Ganymede (Jupiter's moon).

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    An Asteroid is

    • Very large obects that orbit a star

    • Bodies in outer space, made of hot gases, that shine in the night sky

    • Irregularly shaped rocks that orbit the Sun

    Correct Answer
    A. Irregularly shaped rocks that orbit the Sun
    Explanation
    An asteroid is an irregularly shaped rock that orbits the Sun. This means that it is not a very large object that orbits a star, nor is it a body in outer space made of hot gases that shine in the night sky. Instead, it is a rocky object that varies in shape and size and orbits around the Sun.

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    Planets are

    • Very small objects that orbit a star

    • Very large objects that orbit the sun

    • Very larg objects that orbit a star

    Correct Answer
    A. Very larg objects that orbit a star
    Explanation
    Planets are very large objects that orbit a star. This is because planets are celestial bodies that are much larger than other objects in space, such as asteroids or comets. Additionally, planets orbit a star, usually the sun, in a regular and predictable manner. Therefore, the correct answer is "very large objects that orbit a star."

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