Journey Through Our Solar System
Questions:
5
Grade:
2
Words:
55
Our Solar System is home! With one hot Sun at the center, eight planets circle around. Closest to the Sun is tiny Mercury. Venus is next. It's the hottest planet! Earth, our home, is third. Mars, the red planet, comes next. After that, giant Jupiter, then ringed Saturn. Distant Uranus and Neptune are very cold!
Question 1
Which planet is the closest to the Sun?
A
Mercury
Explanation. Mercury is the planet located closest to the Sun in our Solar System.
B
Venus
C
Earth
D
Mars
E
Jupiter
Question 2
Which planet is the hottest?
A
Mercury
B
Venus
Explanation. Despite not being the closest planet to the Sun, Venus is the hottest because of its thick, toxic atmosphere which traps in heat.
C
Earth
D
Mars
E
Jupiter
Question 3
What color is Mars?
A
Blue
B
Green
C
Yellow
D
Red
Explanation. Mars is often referred to as the 'Red Planet' due to its reddish appearance, which is caused by iron oxide (or rust) on its surface.
E
Purple
Question 4
Which of these planets has rings around it?
A
Mercury
B
Venus
C
Earth
D
Mars
E
Saturn
Explanation. Saturn is known for its prominent ring system which is the most extensive and complex in the Solar System.
Question 5
Which of the following planets are very cold?
A
Mercury
B
Venus
C
Uranus
Explanation. The distant planets Uranus and Neptune are very cold due to their far position from the Sun.
D
Mars
E
Saturn
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