Solar System Facts 3 🔒

This 10-question quiz covers the basics of the Solar System, from what holds it together to how the planets compare.

You will answer questions like What type of shape do the planet orbits have? or Which planet is closest in size to Earth?, so it is a good fit if you are getting comfortable with the planets and how they move.

One question that trips people up asks which planet is actually closest to Earth, since the answer is not always the one you would expect.

Another touches on which planet looks brightest from our night sky, which surprises a lot of new stargazers.

Recommended level: beginner to intermediate.

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Question 1

Which planet is the brightest as seen from Earth?

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Which planet doesn't have a ring?

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Which planet is closest in size to Earth?

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Which planet is closest to Earth?

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What force is holding the solar system together?

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Which planet is not a terrestrial planet?

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What is not a part of the Solar System?

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What type of shape do the planet orbits have?

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Which planet is the largest of the inner planets?

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Which planet is not a gas giant planet?

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