Solar System Jeopardy

Earth and Space Systems

100

They recently found evidence of ancient life on this planet?

What is Mars?

200

The sun, moon, planets, asteroids, and comets all make up our -

What is the Solar System?

300

I am also called the "evening star", catch me if you can!

What is Venus?

400

A natural satellite that orbits all planets except Mercury and Venus is called the -

What is the moon?

500

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are what type of planets?

What are the Jovian planets?

Size and Distance of Planet

100

This planet is found closest to the sun. You can also find me in a thermometer.

What is Mercury?

200

I use to be number nine, now they call me a dwarf planet.

What is Pluto?

300

This planet has hundreds of rings made of chunks of ice and rock. I am the 7th planet.

What is Uranus?

400

The second largest planet in the solar system is called-

What is Saturn?

500

Name the planets in order from the sun.

What is Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

All Mixed Up!Planet Riddles

100

I the planet that everyone calls "Red". My soil is rust-colored instead. Look up and you may spot me in the sky.

What is Mars?

200

With over 63 moon, you might say I have a lot. Look with a telescope to see my big, red spot.

What is Jupiter?

300

I'm blue and green and a little brown. I am a small planet with life al around. They call me the 3rd rock from the sun.

What is Earth?

400

A gas planet that's off in the distance, only recently they found my rings in existence. I spin sideways.

What is Uranus?

500

Name for the Roman god of the Sea. Look past Saturn and Uranus for me. I am the planet known as-

What is Neptune?