1. It has an average distance of 58 million kilometers and the nearest
planet to the Sun. Which planet is this?
A. Earth B. Mars C. Mercury D. Venus
2. Which planet in the solar system has almost the same size and density as of
the Earth ?
A. Jupiter B. Neptune C. Saturn D. Venus
3. It is known as the blue planet because it looks like blue as seen from
the outer space. We are referring to what planet?
A. Earth B. Mercury C. Neptune D. Uranus
4. Which planet is the biggest planet in the solar system and known for its
Great Red Spot?
A. Mars B. Jupiter C. Saturn D. Uranus
5 .Which is the second largest planet in the solar system and composed mostly of
hydrogen and helium?
A. Jupiter B.Mars C. Neptune D.Saturn
6. Why does Mercury have the shortest period of revolution?
A. It is small in size.
B. It is hot during the day.
C. It is nearest from the Sun.
D. It rotates and revolves fast.
7. What makes Venus the hottest and brightest planet?
A. Because of its size and shape.
B. Because of its distance from the Sun.
C. Because of its very thick atmosphere.
D. Because of its similar features to planet Earth.
8. Earth is unique of all the planets. Why is this so?
A. It can support life.
B. It rotates from east to west.
C. It is made of solid, liquid and gas.
D. It has only one natural satellite.
9. Planets are group into two. Which group are the giant planets?
A. Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn
B. Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Mars
C. Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Venus
D. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
10. Neptune has the largest orbit of all the eight planets. Which of the following does not
support this statement?
A. Because it has the longest year.
B. Because it is the smallest planet.
C. Because it had the longest period of revolution.
D. Because it had the longest period of revolution.
Answers & Comments
Answer:
1.c
2.a
3.a
4.b
5.d
6.c
7.b
8.a
9.a
10.b