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What topic	Earth and Our solar system
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Earth and Our Solar System Quiz for Grade 2

Welcome to the Earth and Our Solar System quiz! Answer the questions below to test your knowledge about our planet and the amazing universe around us. Good luck!

Questions

1. What is the name of the planet we live on?

2. Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"? A. Venus
   B. Earth
   C. Mars
   D. Jupiter
   E. Saturn
   F. Neptune

3. How many planets are in our solar system? A. 7
   B. 8
   C. 9
   D. 10
   E. 6
   F. 5

4. What is the closest star to Earth?

5. Which planet is known for its rings? A. Mars
   B. Mercury
   C. Earth
   D. Saturn
   E. Uranus
   F. Neptune

6. What do we call the natural satellite that orbits Earth?

7. What is the main source of light and heat for our planet? A. The Moon
   B. The Stars
   C. The Sun
   D. Mars
   E. Jupiter
   F. Venus

8. Which planet is the largest in our solar system? A. Earth
   B. Jupiter
   C. Saturn
   D. Neptune
   E. Mars
   F. Mercury

9. What is a comet primarily made of?

10. What is the shape of the Earth? A. Flat
    B. Square
    C. Round
    D. Triangle
    E. Oval
    F. Rectangle

11. What do we call the area around the Earth that is filled with air?

12. Which planet is known as the "Evening Star"? A. Mercury
    B. Jupiter
    C. Venus
    D. Saturn
    E. Mars
    F. Earth

13. What is the term for the path that planets take around the Sun?

14. How long does it take for Earth to go around the Sun? A. 1 week
    B. 1 month
    C. 1 year
    D. 2 years
    E. 10 months
    F. 6 months

15. What can we find in space? A. Air
    B. Trees
    C. Stars
    D. Water
    E. Animals
    F. Plants

16. What is the surface of the Moon like?

17. Which planet can be seen from Earth with the naked eye and is known for its brightness? A. Mercury
    B. Jupiter
    C. Saturn
    D. Venus
    E. Neptune
    F. Earth

18. What is the third planet from the Sun?

19. Which planet is famous for having the Great Red Spot, a giant storm? A. Saturn
    B. Mars
    C. Earth
    D. Jupiter
    E. Uranus
    F. Neptune

20. What can sometimes be seen crossing in front of the Sun, causing a small shadow on Earth?

21. How do we call a scientist who studies space?

22. What keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun? A. Gravity
    B. Magnetism
    C. Wind
    D. Electricity
    E. Water
    F. Fire

23. Which planet is closest to the Sun? A. Venus
    B. Earth
    C. Mercury
    D. Mars
    E. Jupiter
    F. Saturn

24. What is a group of stars called?

25. How many moons does Earth have? A. 1
    B. 2
    C. 3
    D. 4
    E. 5
    F. 6

26. What happens during a solar eclipse?

27. Which planet spins on its side? A. Jupiter
    B. Mars
    C. Venus
    D. Uranus
    E. Saturn
    F. Earth

28. What do we call the time it takes for the Earth to rotate once on its axis? A. Year
    B. Month
    C. Week
    D. Day
    E. Hour
    F. Minute

29. What is the name we give to the track of the Moon's orbit around the Earth?

30. What happens to water on Earth when the Sun heats it up? A. It freezes
    B. It evaporates
    C. It becomes solid
    D. It disappears
    E. It stays the same
    F. It changes color

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Feel free to answer these questions to see how much you know about Earth and our solar system!