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This quiz contains 11 questions from a mix of 1 subtopics.
Which of the following is NOT a component of our solar system?
the Sun
black holes
planets
asteroids
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What is the shape of the orbits of the 8 major planets around the Sun?
elliptical
hyperbolic
circular
parabolic
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Which of the following best describes the universe?
all existing matter and energy
the Milky Way galaxy and all its stars
the visible stars and planets
the solar system and all its components
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What is the defining characteristic of a comet's orbit?
elliptical
circular
parabolic
hyperbolic
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Which of the following is a dwarf planet in our solar system?
mercury
jupiter
mars
pluto
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Where is the asteroid belt located in our solar system?
between Mars and Jupiter
between Saturn and Uranus
between Jupiter and Saturn
between Earth and Mars
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Which of the following is a natural satellite orbiting a planet?
asteroids
comets
moons
the Sun
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What is the correct order of the planets in our solar system, starting from the one closest to the Sun?
earth, Mars, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
venus, Mercury, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
mars, Earth, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
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What is the term for the region of space that contains all existing matter and energy?
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What is the name of the galaxy that contains our solar system?
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Describe the key differences between the orbits of planets and comets in our solar system.
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