Solar System Questions and Answers – Page 4

Correct Answer: Option B — Earth. Earth is correct because it is the third planet from the Sun. Earth is also associated with liquid surface water supports known life. A further identifying fact is that Earth is liquid surface water supports known life. Another useful fact is that Earth is associated with the Moon is its only natural satellite. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Mars: It is the fourth planet from the Sun and is associated with known as the Red Planet because of iron oxides; those are the identifying facts of Mars. Option C — Jupiter: It is the fifth planet from the Sun and is associated with the largest planet in the Solar System; those are the identifying facts of Jupiter. Option D — Saturn: It is the sixth planet from the Sun and is associated with has the most visually prominent ring system; those are the identifying facts of Saturn. Exam Takeaway: Link Earth with “the third planet from the Sun” and “liquid surface water supports known life” for quick revision.

Correct Answer: Option A — Earth. Earth is correct because it is a terrestrial planet. Earth is also associated with the third planet from the Sun. A further identifying fact is that Earth is liquid surface water supports known life. Another useful fact is that Earth is associated with the Moon is its only natural satellite. Why the other options are incorrect: Option B — Mars: It is a terrestrial planet and is associated with the fourth planet from the Sun; those are the identifying facts of Mars. Option C — Jupiter: It is a gas giant and is associated with the fifth planet from the Sun; those are the identifying facts of Jupiter. Option D — Saturn: It is a gas giant and is associated with the sixth planet from the Sun; those are the identifying facts of Saturn. Exam Takeaway: Link Earth with “a terrestrial planet” and “the third planet from the Sun” for quick revision.

Correct Answer: Option D — Venus. Venus is correct because it is it rotates in a retrograde direction. Venus is also associated with a terrestrial planet. A further identifying fact is that Venus is the hottest planetary surface in the Solar System. Another useful fact is that Venus is associated with it rotates in a retrograde direction. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Earth: It is the Moon is its only natural satellite and is associated with a terrestrial planet; those are the identifying facts of Earth. Option B — Mars: It is Olympus Mons is located on it and is associated with a terrestrial planet; those are the identifying facts of Mars. Option C — Jupiter: It is the Great Red Spot is a giant storm on it and is associated with a gas giant; those are the identifying facts of Jupiter. Exam Takeaway: Link Venus with “it rotates in a retrograde direction” and “a terrestrial planet” for quick revision.

Correct Answer: Option C — Venus. Venus is correct because it is the hottest planetary surface in the Solar System. Venus is also associated with it rotates in a retrograde direction. A further identifying fact is that Venus is the hottest planetary surface in the Solar System. Another useful fact is that Venus is associated with it rotates in a retrograde direction. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Earth: It is liquid surface water supports known life and is associated with the Moon is its only natural satellite. Option B — Mars: It is known as the Red Planet because of iron oxides and is associated with Olympus Mons is located on it. Option D — Jupiter: It is the largest planet in the Solar System and is associated with the Great Red Spot is a giant storm on it. Exam Takeaway: Link Venus with “the hottest planetary surface in the Solar System” and “it rotates in a retrograde direction” for quick revision.

Correct Answer: Option B — Venus. Venus is correct because it is the second planet from the Sun. Venus is also associated with the hottest planetary surface in the Solar System. A further identifying fact is that Venus is the hottest planetary surface in the Solar System. Another useful fact is that Venus is associated with it rotates in a retrograde direction. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Earth: It is the third planet from the Sun and is associated with liquid surface water supports known life; those are the identifying facts of Earth. Option C — Mars: It is the fourth planet from the Sun and is associated with known as the Red Planet because of iron oxides; those are the identifying facts of Mars. Option D — Jupiter: It is the fifth planet from the Sun and is associated with the largest planet in the Solar System; those are the identifying facts of Jupiter. Exam Takeaway: Link Venus with “the second planet from the Sun” and “the hottest planetary surface in the Solar System” for quick revision.

Correct Answer: Option A — Venus. Venus is correct because it is a terrestrial planet. Venus is also associated with the second planet from the Sun. A further identifying fact is that Venus is the hottest planetary surface in the Solar System. Another useful fact is that Venus is associated with it rotates in a retrograde direction. Why the other options are incorrect: Option B — Earth: It is a terrestrial planet and is associated with the third planet from the Sun; those are the identifying facts of Earth. Option C — Mars: It is a terrestrial planet and is associated with the fourth planet from the Sun; those are the identifying facts of Mars. Option D — Jupiter: It is a gas giant and is associated with the fifth planet from the Sun; those are the identifying facts of Jupiter. Exam Takeaway: Link Venus with “a terrestrial planet” and “the second planet from the Sun” for quick revision.

Correct Answer: Option D — Mercury. Mercury is correct because it is it has no natural satellite. Mercury is also associated with a terrestrial planet. A further identifying fact is that Mercury is the shortest orbital period among the planets. Another useful fact is that Mercury is associated with it has no natural satellite. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Venus: It is it rotates in a retrograde direction and is associated with a terrestrial planet; those are the identifying facts of Venus. Option B — Earth: It is the Moon is its only natural satellite and is associated with a terrestrial planet; those are the identifying facts of Earth. Option C — Mars: It is Olympus Mons is located on it and is associated with a terrestrial planet; those are the identifying facts of Mars. Exam Takeaway: Link Mercury with “it has no natural satellite” and “a terrestrial planet” for quick revision.

Correct Answer: Option C — Mercury. Mercury is correct because it is the shortest orbital period among the planets. Mercury is also associated with it has no natural satellite. A further identifying fact is that Mercury is the shortest orbital period among the planets. Another useful fact is that Mercury is associated with it has no natural satellite. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Venus: It is the hottest planetary surface in the Solar System and is associated with it rotates in a retrograde direction; those are the identifying facts of Venus. Option B — Earth: It is liquid surface water supports known life and is associated with the Moon is its only natural satellite; those are the identifying facts of Earth. Option D — Mars: It is known as the Red Planet because of iron oxides and is associated with Olympus Mons is located on it; those are the identifying facts of Mars. Exam Takeaway: Link Mercury with “the shortest orbital period among the planets” and “it has no natural satellite” for quick revision.

Correct Answer: Option B — Mercury. Mercury is correct because it is the closest planet to the Sun. Mercury is also associated with the shortest orbital period among the planets. A further identifying fact is that Mercury is the shortest orbital period among the planets. Another useful fact is that Mercury is associated with it has no natural satellite. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Venus: It is the second planet from the Sun and is associated with the hottest planetary surface in the Solar System; those are the identifying facts of Venus. Option C — Earth: It is the third planet from the Sun and is associated with liquid surface water supports known life; those are the identifying facts of Earth. Option D — Mars: It is the fourth planet from the Sun and is associated with known as the Red Planet because of iron oxides; those are the identifying facts of Mars. Exam Takeaway: Link Mercury with “the closest planet to the Sun” and “the shortest orbital period among the planets” for quick revision.

Correct Answer: Option A — Mercury. Mercury is correct because it is a terrestrial planet. Mercury is also associated with the closest planet to the Sun. A further identifying fact is that Mercury is the shortest orbital period among the planets. Another useful fact is that Mercury is associated with it has no natural satellite. Why the other options are incorrect: Option B — Venus: It is a terrestrial planet and is associated with the second planet from the Sun; those are the identifying facts of Venus. Option C — Earth: It is a terrestrial planet and is associated with the third planet from the Sun; those are the identifying facts of Earth. Option D — Mars: It is a terrestrial planet and is associated with the fourth planet from the Sun; those are the identifying facts of Mars. Exam Takeaway: Link Mercury with “a terrestrial planet” and “the closest planet to the Sun” for quick revision.