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Grade 2 Science Quiz: The Solar System

Welcome to your Solar System quiz! Answer the following questions to test your knowledge about our amazing solar system.

Questions

  1. What is the name of the star that is at the center of our solar system?

  2. What planet is known as the Red Planet?

  3. Which planet is famous for its rings?

  4. What is the name of the largest planet in our solar system?

  5. Which planet is closest to the Sun?

  6. What is the name of Earth's only natural satellite?

  7. Which planet is known for having many moons, with the largest being Ganymede?

  8. What is the term used for a planet's path around the Sun?

  9. Which planet is known as the evening and morning star because of its brightness?

  10. What type of celestial body is Pluto classified as today?

  11. Which planet has a strong magnetic field and many storms, including the Great Red Spot?

  12. What is the main component of the Sun?

  13. Which planet takes the longest to orbit the Sun?

  14. Name the planet that is known for its extreme temperatures and thick atmosphere made mostly of carbon dioxide.

  15. What is the name of the dwarf planet located in the Kuiper Belt?

  16. On which planet would you find the largest volcano, Olympus Mons?

  17. Which planet is considered the "Ice Giant" of the solar system?

  18. What is unique about the rotation of Venus compared to other planets?

  19. Which planet has a day that is longer than its year?

  20. What do we call the group of planets that includes Earth, Mars, and Venus?

  21. What is the term for a large, rocky body that orbits the Sun between Mars and Jupiter?

  22. Which planet has a very thick atmosphere that causes a greenhouse effect?

  23. What do we call the natural satellites that orbit planets?

  24. Which planet has a temperature that is extremely hot due to the greenhouse gases in its atmosphere?

  25. How many planets are there in our solar system?

  26. What is the main reason why we have seasons on Earth?

  27. Which planet is known for its deep blue color due to the presence of methane in its atmosphere?

  28. What is the thin layer of gas that surrounds a planet called?

  29. What do we call a comet when it comes close to the Sun and develops a visible atmosphere and tail?

  30. Which planet is known for its distinctive storms and strong winds, particularly on its equator?


Feel free to print this quiz or take it in a notebook! Good luck, and remember to think about what you've learned about the solar system!