Challenges, quizzes and exercises on the solar system

Planet memo sheets

Mercury

The planet closest to the Sun. Small and rocky, it experiences extreme temperature differences between day and night.

Venus

Almost twin to Earth in size, but covered with toxic clouds. It is the hottest planet in the solar system.

Earth

The only planet known to be home to life. Largely covered with water and protected by a favorable atmosphere.

Mars

The red planet, famous for its iron-rich soil. It is home to the largest mountains and canyons in the solar system.

Jupiter

The largest planet in the solar system. A gaseous giant with a tormented atmosphere, it has a famous storm: the Great Red Spot.

Saturn

Known for her beautiful rings made of ice and rock. She is a gas giant like Jupiter.

Uranus

Icy giant with a blue-green hue due to methane in its atmosphere. It is tilted to the side, which makes it unique.

Neptune

The planet furthest from the Sun. Very windy and cold, it has a beautiful blue color and intense storms.

Interactive exercises

Know the planets

Recognize the planet from clues

Distances of the planets

Place the planets in order, from the closest to the sun to the farthest

Sizes of the planets

Place the planets in order, from largest to smallest

Quiz

General - Level 1

Test your global knowledge about the solar system: planets, moons, orbits, and surprising facts !

General - Level 2

Test your global knowledge about the solar system: planets, moons, orbits, and surprising facts !

General - Level 3

Test your global knowledge about the solar system: planets, moons, orbits, and surprising facts !

Characteristics

Find the unique properties of planets: atmospheres, compositions, speeds, inclinations, and amazing phenomena.

Distances and sizes

Recognize the dimensions of our solar system: distances from planets, comparative sizes, and astronomical scales.

The Sun

Answer different general questions about the sun.