Understanding Astronomy

Mini-Quiz: Our Solar System

SCSchool for Champions LLCReviewed 2022-01-18

(updated 18 January 2022)

Take this Mini-Quiz to check your understanding of the lesson material.

QUIZ

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What planet is known for its rings?
EarthSorry, not correct. Try another button. MarsGood try, but not right. Select another answer. SaturnThat's correct. You are becoming an astonomy Champion.
Which planets besides the Earth sustain life?
All of themSorry, not correct. Try another button. Only the EarthCorrect answer. You are great! Mars and perhaps JupiterOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again.
What is another name for a shooting star?
MeteorThat's correct. You are becoming an astonomy Champion. MarsGood try, but not right. Select another answer. The North StarOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again.

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If you got all three correct, you are on your way to becoming a Champion in Astronomy. If you had problems, you had better look over the material again.

Set high goals for yourself and “shoot for the stars”

Resources and references

Websites

Solar System Simulator – Many pictures from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)

Asteroid Fact Sheet – Facts on known asteroids

Hubble Probes Inner Region of Comet

Comet Hale-Bopp: The Great Comet of 1997 – Pictures from JPL

Comet Fact Sheet – Facts on known comets

Astronomy Resources

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