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    Which is a dwarf Planet?

    • Pluto
    • Neptune
    • Earth
    • Mars
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Have you heard of planets? Do you think you know what they are? Here is a clue:
Planets are celestial bodies which revolves around the Sun with sufficient mass. We have 8 Planets aside micro planets which are called dwarf Planets

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  • 2. 

    Which of these Planets have rings?

    • Venus

    • Mercury

    • Uranus

    • Earth

    Correct Answer
    A. Uranus
    Explanation
    Uranus is the correct answer because it is one of the four gas giants in our solar system, along with Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune, that have rings. These rings are made up of small particles of ice and rock, and although they are not as prominent or well-known as the rings of Saturn, they have been observed and studied by astronomers. Venus, Mercury, and Earth do not have rings.

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  • 3. 

    Which is the coldest Planet?

    • Earth

    • Venus

    • Mercury

    • Uranus

    Correct Answer
    A. Uranus
    Explanation
    Uranus is the coldest planet in our solar system. It is located farthest from the Sun, which results in extremely low temperatures. 

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  • 4. 

    Which Planet is closest to the sun?

    • Venus

    • Mercury

    • Earth

    • Neptune

    Correct Answer
    A. Mercury
    Explanation
    Mercury is the planet closest to the sun. This is because it has the shortest distance from the sun compared to all the other planets in our solar system. Its proximity to the sun means that it experiences extremely high temperatures, making it a hot and inhospitable planet.

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    Which of these is farthest from the sun?

    • Saturn

    • Mars

    • Mercury

    • Earth

    Correct Answer
    A. Saturn
    Explanation
    Saturn is the correct answer because it is the farthest planet from the sun among the given options. While Mars, Mercury, and Earth are all closer to the sun than Saturn, Saturn is located at an average distance of about 1.4 billion kilometers from the sun, making it the farthest planet in our solar system from the sun.

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    Which of these terms describes the path an object takes in space as it revolves around another?

    • Stars

    • Satellite

    • Orbit

    • Ring

    Correct Answer
    A. Orbit
    Explanation
    The term "orbit" describes the path an object takes in space as it revolves around another. In this context, it refers to the trajectory followed by celestial bodies such as planets, moons, and satellites as they move around a central object, typically due to gravitational forces. The concept of an orbit is fundamental in understanding the motion and behavior of objects in space.

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  • 7. 

    How long does it take the Earth to revolve around the Sun?

    • 280 hours

    • 365.24 days

    • 255 days

    • 365 hours

    Correct Answer
    A. 365.24 days
    Explanation
    The Earth takes approximately 365.24 days to revolve around the Sun. This is known as a tropical year, which is the time it takes for the Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun relative to the vernal equinox. The extra 0.24 days account for the leap year, where an additional day is added to the calendar every four years to keep the calendar year synchronized with the solar year.

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  • 8. 

    What is the second biggest planet

    • Jupiter

    • Saturn

    • Neptune

    • Earth

    Correct Answer
    A. Saturn
    Explanation
    Saturn is the second biggest planet in our solar system after Jupiter. It is known for its iconic rings, which are made up of ice particles, dust, and rocks. Saturn has a diameter of about 120,536 kilometers, making it the second largest planet by size. It is a gas giant, composed mostly of hydrogen and helium. Saturn is famous for its beautiful and distinct ring system, which is made up of thousands of individual rings. These rings are made up of chunks of ice and rock, ranging in size from tiny grains to large boulders.

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    What are the first four planets known by

    • Inner planet

    • Dwarf planet

    • Ring planet

    • Major planet

    Correct Answer
    A. Inner planet
    Explanation
    The first four planets are known as inner planets because they are located closer to the Sun compared to the outer planets. These planets, namely Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, have rocky surfaces and are relatively smaller in size compared to the outer planets. They also have shorter orbital periods and are made up of heavier elements.

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    What does a comet consist of

    • Rock and water

    • Light and rock

    • Light and water

    • Ice and rock

    Correct Answer
    A. Ice and rock
    Explanation
    Comets are composed of ice and rock. As a comet approaches the Sun, the heat causes the ice to vaporize, creating a glowing coma (or atmosphere) around the solid nucleus. The coma reflects sunlight, giving the appearance of a bright, glowing object in the night sky. The nucleus is made up of rock, dust, and various organic compounds. The combination of ice and rock makes up the majority of a comet's composition.

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    Correct Answer
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