Test your knowledge of the Solar System 1 / 10 What is a comet? A celestial object made of ice, dust, and rock that develops a glowing coma and tail near the Sun A meteor A type of asteroid A planet’s moon 2 / 10 Which planet rotates on its side? Venus Uranus Saturn Neptune 3 / 10 What is the name of the largest moon of Saturn? Europa Ganymede Callisto Titan 4 / 10 How do astronomers measure the mass of a planet in the solar system? By measuring its size. By studying its atmosphere. By observing the gravitational effects the planet has on nearby objects, like moons or spacecraft. By observing its magnetic field. 5 / 10 Which planet has the Great Red Spot, a giant storm? Neptune Jupiter Mars Saturn 6 / 10 What causes the variation in planetary magnetic fields within the solar system? The distance from the Sun. Differences in the planetary core compositions and their rotational speeds. The planet's atmosphere. Variations in solar wind pressure. 7 / 10 Which planet has the most moons? Earth Uranus Jupiter Saturn 8 / 10 What is the smallest planet in the solar system? Venus Mars Mercury Pluto 9 / 10 What is the Sun mostly made of? Iron and nickel Carbon dioxide Hydrogen and helium Oxygen and nitrogen 10 / 10 Which planet is known for its extreme greenhouse effect? Earth Neptune Venus Mars Your score isThe average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz
