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16 Planets and Their Characteristics

Are you fascinated by the planets of our solar system? Do you think you can tell Mars from Venus and Jupiter from Saturn without a hitch? This section will bring your planetary knowledge to the test. Knowing the unique features of these celestial bodies provides insight into the diverse environments that lie beyond Earth.

Understanding planets’ attributes goes beyond studying their orbits or sizes. Each planet has a rich history and a distinct role in shaping cosmic events. The brilliance of Venus’ thick clouds or the grandeur of Jupiter’s stormy atmosphere speaks to the variety the cosmos offers.

Hungry for more space trivia? Keep exploring with trivia about planetary orbits and moons or shift your focus to constellations and the daunting expanse of the universe. Venture beyond the planets and discover more cosmic wonders that pique curiosity!

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    The largest moon in the Milky Way is called what?

    Europa

    Europa

    Ganymede

    Ganymede

    Atlantic

    Atlantic

    America

    America

    Which planet has only 2 moons?

    Mars

    Mars

    Earth

    Earth

    Mercury

    Mercury

    Venus

    Venus

    What planet is nicknamed the ‘Red Planet’?

    Venus

    Venus

    Neptune

    Neptune

    Earth

    Earth

    Mars

    Mars

    The Equator forms a major part of which planet?

    Mars

    Mars

    Mercury

    Mercury

    Venus

    Venus

    Earth

    Earth

    Which planet comes between Venus and Mars?

    Neptune

    Neptune

    Saturn

    Saturn

    Earth

    Earth

    Uranus

    Uranus

    Neptune has the fastest winds of any solar system planet what speeds do they reach?

    100 mph

    100 mph

    200,000 mph

    200,000 mph

    3,000 mph

    3,000 mph

    1,300 mph

    1,300 mph

    In terms of composition, what is the second most prominent element on Mercury?

    Hydrogen

    Hydrogen

    Sodium

    Sodium

    Nitrogen

    Nitrogen

    Carbon

    Carbon

    Which planet in our Solar System orbits the Sun in the shortest time?

    Uranus

    Uranus

    Mercury

    Mercury

    Saturn

    Saturn

    Earth

    Earth

    Which planet has moons called Triton, Proteus and Hippocamp?

    Mars

    Mars

    Saturn

    Saturn

    Jupiter

    Jupiter

    Neptune

    Neptune

    The Tropic of Capricorn is feature on which planet?

    Mercury

    Mercury

    Venus

    Venus

    Earth

    Earth

    Mars

    Mars

    Which planet has the greatest density?

    Mars

    Mars

    Earth

    Earth

    Venus

    Venus

    Mercury

    Mercury

    On Venus there is little or no what?

    Volcanoes

    Volcanoes

    Craters

    Craters

    Sulfur

    Sulfur

    Water

    Water

    Which planet has a nikel iron core?

    Venus

    Venus

    Mars

    Mars

    Earth

    Earth

    Mercury

    Mercury

    How high above the Earth does Hubble Space Telescope orbit?

    347 miles

    347 miles

    110 miles

    110 miles

    207 miles

    207 miles

    4,000 miles

    4,000 miles

    How many of the planets in our Solar System are composed of silicate rocks rather than gases?

    3

    3

    4

    4

    1

    1

    2

    2

    Earth is the only planet in our solar system with abundant what?

    Oxygen

    Oxygen

    Water

    Water

    Iron

    Iron

    Hydrogen

    Hydrogen

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