Space Quiz How much do you know?
Question 1 Put the following in order of size: Sun, planet, Universe, Solar System, galaxy Planet, Sun, Solar System, galaxy, Universe
Question 2 Name our nearest star The Sun
Question 3 What is the largest planet in our Solar System? Jupiter
Question 4 Which is the smallest planet in our Solar System? Mercury
Question 5 What is the name of our galaxy? The Milky Way
Question 6 What keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun? The force of gravity
Question 7 What is a comet made of? Ice and rock Sometimes called a “dirty snowball”
Question 8 How is a moon different to a planet? A planet orbits a star A moon orbits a planet
Question 9 What is the hottest planet in the solar system and why? Venus. It is second closest to the Sun and possesses an atmosphere of mainly carbon dioxide