Solar System
6 reference items
Which is the largest planet in our solar system?
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Jupiter
Explanation
Jupiter is a gas giant with a mass over twice that of all other planets combined.
Which planet is closest to the Sun in distance?
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Mercury
Explanation
Mercury is the smallest planet and has the fastest orbit around the sun.
Which is the absolute hottest planet in our solar system?
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Venus
Explanation
Venus has a thick runaway greenhouse atmosphere trapping heat up to 475 degrees Celsius.
Which planet is famously known as the Red Planet?
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Mars
Explanation
Mars gets its reddish color from the high abundance of iron oxide (rust) on its surface.
Which gas giant is famous for its extensive, bright ring system?
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Saturn
Explanation
Saturn's rings are composed of ice particles, rocky debris, and dust.
Which is the farthest planet from the Sun in our solar system?
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Neptune
Explanation
Neptune is an ice giant with the strongest winds in the solar system.