Test Your Knowledge Of Planets And The Moon

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    Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

    • True
    • False
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There are nine planets already discovered in the solar system and one moon. Do you know all there is to know about them and if not, are you interested? This quiz tests and advances your knowledge on the subject.

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  • 2. 

    Mercury is the closest planet to the sun.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Mercury is the very smallest planet. It is also the nearest planet to the sun.

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  • 3. 

    The moon is the only natural satellite that goes around the earth.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Some other planets have more than one natural satellite (moons) but Earth only has one.

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  • 4. 

    Mars is the smallest, darkest and coldest planet.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The smallest, darkest and coldest planet is actually Pluto.

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  • 5. 

    Waxing and waning are terms used to describe the phases of the moon.

    • True

    • Fales

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    When the moon is waxing, the light part is getting bigger . When the moon is waning, the light part is getting smaller.

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  • 6. 

    Saturn has a very hot atmosphere.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The atmosphere of Saturn is actually very cold.

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  • 7. 

    Earth is the only planet with liquid water.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Earth is the only planet where water is a liquid.

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  • 8. 

    The moon goes through six stages as it travels around the Earth.  These are called phases.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Then moon has eight phases, not six.

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