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Solar System Planetary Characteristics Quiz

#1

Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?

Mars
Explanation

Due to its reddish appearance from iron oxide prevalent on its surface.

#2

Which planet is the largest in our solar system?

Jupiter
Explanation

It has the greatest mass and volume among all planets.

#3

Which planet is often referred to as the 'evening star' or 'morning star'?

Venus
Explanation

Due to its bright appearance in the sky during these times.

#4

Which planet has the most moons?

Jupiter
Explanation

Jupiter has at least 79 moons, the most in our solar system.

#5

Which planet has the highest average surface temperature?

Venus
Explanation

Its thick atmosphere traps heat, creating a runaway greenhouse effect.

#6

Which planet has the most rings?

Saturn
Explanation

Saturn's ring system is the most extensive and visible.

#7

Which planet has the longest year?

Neptune
Explanation

Neptune has the longest orbital period around the Sun.

#8

Which planet has the most pronounced seasons?

Mars
Explanation

Mars' axial tilt and eccentric orbit cause significant seasonal variations.

#9

Which planet has the shortest day?

Venus
Explanation

Venus has an extremely slow rotation, resulting in a longer year but shorter day.

#10

Which planet has the most elliptical orbit?

Pluto
Explanation

Pluto's orbit is highly elliptical, taking it far from and close to the Sun.

#11

Which planet has the largest volcano in the solar system?

Mars
Explanation

Olympus Mons on Mars is the largest volcano known.

#12

Which planet has the highest mountain in the solar system?

Mars
Explanation

The volcano Olympus Mons on Mars is also the highest mountain.

#13

Which planet has the highest density?

Earth
Explanation

Earth has the highest average density among the planets.

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