Solar System Prep Quiz

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    Which planet is Earth's sister planet?

    • Charon
    • Ganymede
    • Venus
    • Mercury
    • The Sun
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This quiz was created to prep myself and my partner for the solar system event at the science olympiad competition this year! <3 Love ya!

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  • 2. 

    Which planet(s) have rings?

    • Saturn

    • Neptune

    • Uranus, Saturn, and Neptune

    • None of the above

    • Earth

    Correct Answer
    A. Uranus, Saturn, and Neptune
    Explanation
    Uranus, Saturn, and Neptune have rings. While Saturn is the most well-known for its prominent ring system, Uranus and Neptune also have fainter and less visible rings. Therefore, the correct answer is Uranus, Saturn, and Neptune.

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  • 3. 

     The word "asteriod" is Greek, which means "_____".

    • Shiny

    • Pretty

    • Starlike

    • Dead

    • Bright

    Correct Answer
    A. Starlike
    Explanation
    The word "asteroid" is derived from the Greek language, where "aster" means "star" and "oid" means "like" or "resembling". Therefore, the correct answer is "starlike" as it accurately reflects the meaning of the word "asteroid".

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  • 4. 

    How Hot is the sun at the core?

    • About 15 million degrees F

    • About 10 million degrees F

    • About 5 million degrees F

    • All of the above

    • It is impossible to know

    Correct Answer
    A. About 15 million degrees F
    Explanation
    The correct answer is about 15 million degrees F. The sun's core is incredibly hot, reaching temperatures of around 15 million degrees Fahrenheit. This extreme heat is generated by nuclear fusion, where hydrogen atoms combine to form helium, releasing a tremendous amount of energy in the process.

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    What is the largest moon in the solar system?

    • Charon

    • Titan

    • Ganymede

    • Phobos

    • Diemos

    Correct Answer
    A. Ganymede
    Explanation
    Ganymede is the largest moon in the solar system. It is one of Jupiter's moons and also the largest moon in our entire solar system. It has a diameter of about 5,268 kilometers, making it even larger than the planet Mercury. Ganymede has a unique surface that consists of both dark and light regions, and it is believed to have a subsurface ocean of liquid water. Its size and fascinating characteristics make it the correct answer to the question.

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