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Which subject	Science
What age group	Year or Grade 3
What topic	solar system
Question types	Close-ended
Number of questions	20
Number of answers	6
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Solar System Quiz for Grade 3

Welcome to the Solar System Quiz! Test your knowledge about the planets, the sun, and other celestial wonders in our solar system. Choose the correct answer for each question.

Questions

1. What is the center of our solar system?

   • A. Earth
   • B. Mars
   • C. The Moon
   • D. The Sun
   • E. Jupiter
   • F. Venus

2. Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?

   • A. Mercury
   • B. Mars
   • C. Saturn
   • D. Neptune
   • E. Uranus
   • F. Earth

3. Which planet is the largest in our solar system?

   • A. Earth
   • B. Venus
   • C. Saturn
   • D. Jupiter
   • E. Neptune
   • F. Mars

4. What is the name of the force that keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun?

   • A. Magnetism
   • B. Friction
   • C. Gravity
   • D. Electricity
   • E. Pressure
   • F. Momentum

5. Which planet is known for its beautiful rings?

   • A. Jupiter
   • B. Mercury
   • C. Venus
   • D. Saturn
   • E. Earth
   • F. Neptune

6. What is Earth's only natural satellite?

   • A. Phobos
   • B. Ganymede
   • C. The Sun
   • D. The Moon
   • E. Io
   • F. Titan

7. Which planet is closest to the Sun?

   • A. Venus
   • B. Earth
   • C. Mercury
   • D. Mars
   • E. Saturn
   • F. Neptune

8. What do we call a space rock that enters the Earth's atmosphere and burns up?

   • A. Asteroid
   • B. Meteor
   • C. Comet
   • D. Planet
   • E. Star
   • F. Satellite

9. Which planet has the most moons?

   • A. Earth
   • B. Mars
   • C. Jupiter
   • D. Saturn
   • E. Neptune
   • F. Venus

10. What is a comet primarily made of?

    • A. Iron
    • B. Rock
    • C. Dust and Ice
    • D. Gas
    • E. Water
    • F. Clay

11. Which planet is known as the "Evening Star" or "Morning Star"?

    • A. Mercury
    • B. Jupiter
    • C. Venus
    • D. Mars
    • E. Saturn
    • F. Earth

12. What is the path that planets take around the Sun called?

    • A. Orbit
    • B. Rotation
    • C. Revolution
    • D. Cycle
    • E. Pathway
    • F. Route

13. Which planet is known for having a Great Red Spot?

    • A. Mercury
    • B. Earth
    • C. Jupiter
    • D. Venus
    • E. Saturn
    • F. Neptune

14. How many planets are in our solar system?

    • A. 7
    • B. 8
    • C. 9
    • D. 10
    • E. 11
    • F. 12

15. What kind of star is the Sun?

    • A. White dwarf
    • B. Red giant
    • C. Neutron star
    • D. Main-sequence star
    • E. Brown dwarf
    • F. Supernova

16. Which planet is known for its extreme temperature differences between day and night?

    • A. Mars
    • B. Venus
    • C. Mercury
    • D. Jupiter
    • E. Saturn
    • F. Uranus

17. What are Saturn's rings primarily made of?

    • A. Plastic
    • B. Rock
    • C. Dust and Ice
    • D. Gas
    • E. Metal
    • F. Water

18. Which planet rotates on its side?

    • A. Earth
    • B. Mars
    • C. Venus
    • D. Uranus
    • E. Jupiter
    • F. Mercury

19. Which planet has the longest day?

    • A. Venus
    • B. Earth
    • C. Mars
    • D. Jupiter
    • E. Saturn
    • F. Neptune

20. What is the dwarf planet located in the Kuiper Belt?

    • A. Earth
    • B. Pluto
    • C. Saturn
    • D. Mars
    • E. Jupiter
    • F. Venus

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Instructions

Choose the letter of the answer you think is correct for each question. Good luck!