Test: The Solar System Test
Category: Space
Description: The quiz measures your knowledge of solar system trivia
In our galaxy, stars that are brighter and hotter than our Sun are rare.
True
False
Jupiter is how many times more massive than Earth?
228
318
703
881
The core of Jupiter is under so much heat and pressure that a thermonuclear fusion reaction is sustained.
True
False
5 of 8 planets are orbited by moons.
True
False
Earth is the largest of the terrestrial planets.
True
False
The gravity on Earth's only moon is notably low due to the lack of an atmosphere.
True
False
Earth's moon is almost identical in composition to that of Earth's core, supporting the giant impact theory.
True
False
Earth's moon is the largest moon in the solar system relative to the size of its planet.
True
False
The magnetic field on Mars is about 98% the strength of Earth's.
True
False
Jupiter's moon "Ganymede" is actually larger than the planet Mercury.
True
False
The Sun is halfway through the typical life of a star and is very slowly fading.
True
False
Due to special atmospheric conditions, Earth is the only planet to have hurricanes.
True
False
Since 2006, how many planets have been officially recognized by the IAU?
9
8
7
6
On the surface of Jupiter, which will weigh more, 100kg of freshwater ice or 99.2kg of saltwater ice?
They will weigh the same
Freshwater Ice
Saltwater Ice
The 4 inner planets are terrestrial and the 4 outer planets are all gas giants.
True
False
In our solar system, there are 3 terrestrial planets.
True
False
Which celestial body, in our solar system, has the highest surface gravity?
The Sun
Jupiter
Neptune
Saturn
The Sun is so massive and generates so much gravity that it sustains thermonuclear fusion.
True
False
The magnetic field produced by Earth protects it from solar wind.
True
False
Comets get their "tails" due to sublimation of their surface as they approach the Sun.
True
False
Comments
Recently Authored
|
