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Space and Planets Quiz

Review planets, moons, orbits, and simple astronomy facts with this family-friendly space quiz.

Subject
Science
Grade
Upper Primary
Difficulty
Easy
Questions
10

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  1. 1. Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

    • A. Venus
    • B. Mars
    • C. Jupiter
    • D. Mercury

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  2. 2. Which planet is the largest in our solar system?

    • A. Earth
    • B. Saturn
    • C. Jupiter
    • D. Neptune

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  3. 3. What does Earth orbit?

    • A. The Moon
    • B. The Sun
    • C. Mars
    • D. A comet

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  4. 4. What is the name of Earth's natural satellite?

    • A. The Moon
    • B. Europa
    • C. Titan
    • D. Phobos

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  5. 5. Which planet is famous for its large rings?

    • A. Saturn
    • B. Mercury
    • C. Venus
    • D. Mars

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  6. 6. What is a star?

    • A. A hot ball of glowing gas
    • B. A cold rock only
    • C. A type of cloud
    • D. A spaceship

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  7. 7. Which planet is closest to the Sun?

    • A. Mercury
    • B. Earth
    • C. Mars
    • D. Uranus

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  8. 8. What force helps keep planets in orbit?

    • A. Gravity
    • B. Magnet paint
    • C. Sound
    • D. Electric lights

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  9. 9. Which object is made mostly of ice, dust, and rock and may have a tail near the Sun?

    • A. Comet
    • B. Continent
    • C. Volcano
    • D. Tornado

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  10. 10. How many planets are currently recognized in our solar system?

    • A. 7
    • B. 8
    • C. 9
    • D. 10

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