Solar System Prep Quiz
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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!
Questions and Answers
- 1.
The word "asteriod" is Greek, which means "_____".
- A.
Shiny
- B.
Pretty
- C.
Starlike
- D.
Dead
- E.
Bright
Correct Answer
C. StarlikeExplanation
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".Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is the largest moon in the solar system?
- A.
Charon
- B.
Titan
- C.
Ganymede
- D.
Phobos
- E.
Diemos
Correct Answer
C. GanymedeExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How Hot is the sun at the core?
- A.
About 15 million degrees F
- B.
About 10 million degrees F
- C.
About 5 million degrees F
- D.
All of the above
- E.
It is impossible to know
Correct Answer
A. About 15 million degrees FExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which planet(s) have rings?
- A.
Saturn
- B.
Neptune
- C.
Uranus, Saturn, and Neptune
- D.
None of the above
- E.
Earth
Correct Answer
C. Uranus, Saturn, and NeptuneExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which planet is Earth's sister planet?
- A.
Charon
- B.
Ganymede
- C.
Venus
- D.
Mercury
- E.
The Sun
Correct Answer
C. VenusExplanation
Venus is referred to as Earth's sister planet because it is similar in size, composition, and distance from the Sun. Both planets are rocky and have similar densities. They also have similar gravity and atmospheric pressure. Venus is often called Earth's twin because of these similarities, making it the correct answer to the question.Rate this question:
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