The Solar System Challenge

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Which is the largest planet in the solar system?
- Sun
- Venus
- Mars
- Jupiter

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How well do you know our solar system? Take the solar system challenge to find out.

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What is the closest planet to the sun?
- Mars
- Neptune
- Mercury
- Earth
Correct Answer

A. Mercury

Explanation

Mercury is the closest planet to the sun. It is located at an average distance of about 36 million miles from the sun. Its proximity to the sun allows it to experience extremely high temperatures, reaching up to 800 degrees Fahrenheit. Mercury also has a very thin atmosphere and a rocky surface, making it quite different from other planets in our solar system.

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The earth is at the center of the solar system.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The sun is the center of the solar system. All planets revolve around the sun.

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4.

What is the area filled with large asteroids between Mars and Jupiter called?
- The Great Barrier
- Orion's Belt
- The Asteroid Belt
- Mars Jupiter Barrier
Correct Answer

A. The Asteroid Belt

Explanation

The area filled with large asteroids between Mars and Jupiter is called the Asteroid Belt. This region is characterized by numerous asteroids orbiting the Sun, with the majority of them residing in this region. The Asteroid Belt is located in the inner part of the solar system and is believed to be remnants from the early formation of the solar system. It is an important area of study for scientists as it provides insights into the formation and evolution of planets.

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It takes 24 hours for the earth to revolve around the sun.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The statement is false because it actually takes approximately 365.25 days for the earth to revolve around the sun. This period of time is known as a year. If it took only 24 hours for the earth to revolve around the sun, then we would have a year consisting of only one day, which is not the case.

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The Solar System Challenge

Which is the largest planet in the solar system?

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What is the closest planet to the sun?

The earth is at the center of the solar system.

What is the area filled with large asteroids between Mars and Jupiter called?

It takes 24 hours for the earth to revolve around the sun.