About this Study Set
This study set covers Astronomy through
20 practice questions.
Basic facts about planets, stars, and space for young learners. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 20 questions from the
Our Amazing Solar System study set below.
Each question shows the correct answer — select a study format above to practice interactively.
1
What is the big, bright star that is at the center of our solar system?
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A
The Moon
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B
Jupiter
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C
The Sun
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D
Earth
2
What do we call the path a planet takes as it travels around the Sun?
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A
A circle
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B
An orbit
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C
A loop
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D
A straight line
3
Which planet is known for its beautiful rings?
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A
Mars
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B
Venus
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C
Saturn
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D
Mercury
4
What is the name of our home planet?
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A
Mars
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B
Earth
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C
Pluto
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D
The Moon
5
What is the closest planet to the Sun?
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A
Venus
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B
Earth
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C
Mercury
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D
Mars
6
What does the Moon do as it goes around the Earth?
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A
It stays still
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B
It spins very fast
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C
It orbits
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D
It shines brighter
7
Which planet is called the 'Red Planet'?
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A
Jupiter
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B
Saturn
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C
Mars
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D
Uranus
8
What are the big balls of hot gas that shine in space called?
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A
Planets
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B
Asteroids
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C
Comets
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D
Stars
9
Which is the largest planet in our solar system?
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A
Earth
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B
Saturn
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C
Neptune
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D
Jupiter
10
What is the dark side of the Moon called?
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A
The Night Side
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B
The Far Side
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C
The Shadow Side
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D
The Back Side
11
Which planet is closest to Earth?
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A
Mars
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B
Venus
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C
Mercury
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D
The Sun
12
What is a shooting star really?
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A
A small star falling
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B
A bright planet
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C
A piece of rock burning up
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D
A light in the sky
13
Which planet is known for being very hot and having thick clouds?
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A
Mercury
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B
Venus
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C
Earth
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D
Mars
14
What do we call the rocky objects that orbit the Sun, mostly between Mars and Jupiter?
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A
Comets
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B
Asteroids
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C
Stars
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D
Galaxies
15
What is the name of the natural satellite that orbits the Earth?
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A
The Sun
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B
The Moon
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C
A Star
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D
A Comet
16
Which planet spins on its side?
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A
Mars
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B
Jupiter
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C
Uranus
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D
Neptune
17
What is the final, farthest planet from the Sun?
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A
Uranus
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B
Saturn
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C
Neptune
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D
Jupiter
18
What do astronauts wear when they go into space?
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A
A swimsuit
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B
A spacesuit
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C
A jacket
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D
A uniform
19
What shape is most of the Earth?
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A
A square
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B
A flat circle
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C
A sphere (like a ball)
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D
A triangle
20
What does the Sun give us that helps plants grow?
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A
Water
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B
Wind
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C
Light and heat
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D
Rocks
