Internet Quiz - Our Solar System

Task

Complete the Internet research quiz on The Solar System.

Instructions

(a) Create a new Word document, and save it as "Quiz - Solar System.docx"

(b) Copy and paste these questions into your document.

1. Besides planets and the sun, what different types of objects can be found in the Solar System?
2. Which planets are found in the inner Solar System?
3. Which planets are found in the outer Solar System?
4. The "terrestrial planets" are mostly made of what materials?
5. The "giant planets" are mostly made of what materials?
6. What is the diameter of the Sun?
7. What is the mass of the Sun?
8. What is the average temperature at the surface of the Sun?
9. What are the names of Jupiter's four largest moons?
10. As a group, these four moons are known by what name?
11. Which of Jupiter's moons is known to have active volcanoes?
12. Jupiter's great red spot is so big, it could hold how many Earths?
13. A group of asteroids travel with Jupiter, 60° in front of and 60° behind it in its orbit. What is the name of this group of asteroids?
14. Which object was "demoted" from planet status in 2006?
15. This same object has one large moon and two small ones. What are their names?

(c) Use Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org) to find the answers to the questions, and write the answers into your document.

Hints

Wikipedia is often highly technical in its information. Don't give up if it looks "too hard" - skim through the information, or try one of the links to another page.