Science · Ages 8 to 12 · 8 questions
The solar system quiz
Planets, the Sun and our place in the galaxy. Play it live: the questions go on the big screen and everyone answers on their own device.
The questions
1Which planet is closest to the Sun?
- AVenus
- BEarth
- CMars
- DMercuryAnswer
2Which is the largest planet in our solar system?
- ASaturn
- BNeptune
- CEarth
- DJupiterAnswer
3Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
- AVenus
- BJupiter
- CMercury
- DMarsAnswer
4How many planets are in our solar system?
- ASeven
- BNine
- CTen
- DEightAnswer
5What is the name of the galaxy that contains our solar system?
- AAndromeda
- BThe Milky WayAnswer
- CThe Big Dipper
- DOrion
6Which planet is best known for its bright rings?
- AMars
- BMercury
- CSaturnAnswer
- DVenus
7What is the Sun?
- AA planet
- BA moon
- CA starAnswer
- DA comet
8Which planet is farthest from the Sun?
- AUranus
- BNeptuneAnswer
- CSaturn
- DJupiter