Saturn Quiz for Year 8 Science
Test your knowledge about the fascinating planet Saturn! Answer each question in the space provided.
Questions
- What is the primary component of Saturn's atmosphere?
- How many moons does Saturn have, including the largest moon Titan?
- What significant feature makes Saturn easily recognizable compared to other planets in our solar system?
- Which spacecraft conducted a detailed study of Saturn and its moons from 2004 to 2017?
- What phenomenon causes Saturn’s rings to have gaps and divisions, such as the Cassini Division?
- What is the average distance of Saturn from the Sun, measured in astronomical units (AU)?
- Saturn is classified as what type of planet in our Solar System?
- What is the name of the massive storm seen on Saturn that resembles a hexagonal shape at the north pole?
- How long is a day on Saturn, defined by its rotation period?
- What is the temperature range typically found in Saturn's upper atmosphere?
Correct Answers
- Hydrogen
- Approximately 82
- Its prominent rings
- Cassini
- Gravitational interactions (such as with moons)
- About 9.5 AU
- Gas giant
- Hexagon
- Approximately 10.7 hours
- About -175 degrees Celsius