The Mysteries of Our Solar System
Questions:
5
Grade:
5
Words:
94
There's a vast universe beyond our blue sky. The closest part of it to us is our solar system. It's like a cosmic neighborhood with eight different planets. The fourth one, Mars, is called the Red Planet because of its rusty color. The sixth one, Saturn, has dazzling rings that sparkle in the sunlight. Between Mars and Jupiter, there's a thick belt of asteroids. Some scientists think it could be the remains of a planet that never formed. Isn't it amazing that all these wonders are whirling around the Sun, just like our Earth?
Question 1
Why is Mars called the Red Planet?
A
Because it's hot
B
Because of its rusty color
Explanation. Mars is called the Red Planet because of its rusty color
C
Because it's the color of love
D
Because it's always sunny there
E
Because it's the color of its sky
Question 2
What is the sixth planet in our solar system?
A
Mercury
B
Mars
C
Saturn
Explanation. Saturn is the sixth planet in our solar system.
D
Jupiter
E
Venus
Question 3
What is between Mars and Jupiter?
A
A planet
B
A belt of asteroids
Explanation. There's a thick belt of asteroids between Mars and Jupiter.
C
Another galaxy
D
Nothing
E
A black hole
Question 4
What do some scientists think the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter could be?
A
The remains of a star
B
The remains of a meteor
C
The remains of a planet that never formed
Explanation. Some scientists think the asteroid belt could be the remains of a planet that never formed.
D
The remains of a black hole
E
The remains of an alien spacecraft
Question 5
What is the unique feature of Saturn?
A
It has a green color
B
It's the largest planet
C
It has dazzling rings
Explanation. Saturn has dazzling rings that sparkle in the sunlight.
D
It's the closest planet to the sun
E
It's the only planet with life
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