The Ultimate Astronomy Quiz

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1.

What is Mercury's period of revolution around the sun?
- A.
  
  164.79 Earth Years
- B.
  
  88 Earth Days
- C.
  
  365.26 Days
- D.
  
  247.7 Earth Years
Correct Answer
B. 88 Earth Days
2.

What is Pluto's period of revolution around the sun?
- A.
  
  365.26 Days
- B.
  
  247.7 Earth Years
- C.
  
  88 Earth Days
- D.
  
  225 Earth Days
Correct Answer
B. 247.7 Earth Years
3.

What is the second planet in distance from the sun?
- A.
  
  Mercury
- B.
  
  Mars
- C.
  
  Venus
- D.
  
  Saturn
Correct Answer
C. Venus
4.

What is seventh planet in order of distance from the sun?
- A.
  
  Jupiter
- B.
  
  Uranus
- C.
  
  Mars
- D.
  
  Venus
Correct Answer
B. Uranus
5.

What astrological sign starts on January 21st?
- A.
  
  Scorpio
- B.
  
  Taurus
- C.
  
  Aquarius
- D.
  
  Gemini
Correct Answer
C. Aquarius
6.

Which planet could all of the other planets fit into?
- A.
  
  Jupiter
- B.
  
  Saturn
- C.
  
  Uranus
- D.
  
  Mars
Correct Answer
A. Jupiter
7.

Which planet is named for the Roman goddess of love?
- A.
  
  Venus
- B.
  
  Neptune
- C.
  
  Saturn
- D.
  
  Earth
Correct Answer
A. Venus
8.

What is the largest planet in the solar system?
- A.
  
  Mars
- B.
  
  Jupiter
- C.
  
  Mercury
- D.
  
  Neptune
Correct Answer
B. Jupiter
9.

What are the big holes and dents found on the Moon called?
- A.
  
  Impressions
- B.
  
  Craters
- C.
  
  Critters
- D.
  
  Moles
Correct Answer
B. Craters
10.

What is Earth's nearest neighbor in space?
- A.
  
  The Moon
- B.
  
  Mars
- C.
  
  The Sun
- D.
  
  Jupiter
Correct Answer
A. The Moon
11.

How many moons does Earth have?
- A.
  
  12
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  1
- D.
  
  0
Correct Answer
C. 1
12.

What are the first four planets in the solar system called?
- A.
  
  Inner Planets
- B.
  
  Outer Planets
- C.
  
  Small Straight
- D.
  
  Group One
Correct Answer
A. Inner Planets
13.

What causes the moon to shine?
- A.
  
  Reflected Sunlight
- B.
  
  A Moon Volcano
- C.
  
  The Earth
- D.
  
  A Big Flashlight
Correct Answer
A. Reflected Sunlight
14.

What are the "Big Dipper" and "Orion" examples of in the night sky?
- A.
  
  Asteroids
- B.
  
  Comets
- C.
  
  Constellations
- D.
  
  Novas
Correct Answer
C. Constellations
15.

How many planets are there in the solar system?
- A.
  
  8
- B.
  
  7
- C.
  
  33
- D.
  
  12
Correct Answer
A. 8

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The Ultimate Astronomy Quiz

What is Mercury's period of revolution around the sun?

What is Pluto's period of revolution around the sun?

What is the second planet in distance from the sun?

What is seventh planet in order of distance from the sun?

What astrological sign starts on January 21st?

Which planet could all of the other planets fit into?

Which planet is named for the Roman goddess of love?

What is the largest planet in the solar system?

What are the big holes and dents found on the Moon called?

What is Earth's nearest neighbor in space?

How many moons does Earth have?

What are the first four planets in the solar system called?

What causes the moon to shine?

What are the "Big Dipper" and "Orion" examples of in the night sky?

How many planets are there in the solar system?