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1. Why is Venus called Earth’s twin despite having a much hotter surface? A. It has the strongest winds in the Solar System. B. It is similar in size to Earth but has a runaway greenhouse effect. C. It formed from the same molecular cloud as Earth. D. It has a surface made mostly of ice and rock. Correct answer: B. Venus is often called Earth's twin because of similar size, but its surface temperature averages around 462°C due to a runaway greenhouse effect. 2. Which statement best explains why Jupiter is considered the largest planet? A. It has the most moons. B. It is closest to the Sun. C. Its mass is more than twice that of all other planets combined. D. Its atmosphere is mostly carbon dioxide. Correct answer: C. Jupiter is the largest planet, with a mass more than twice that of all other planets combined. 3. What is the relationship between Mars, Jupiter, and the asteroid belt? A. The asteroid belt lies between Mars and Jupiter. B. The asteroid belt surrounds Jupiter’s Great Red Spot. C. Mars and Jupiter orbit inside the Kuiper Belt. D. The asteroid belt is located beyond Neptune. Correct answer: A. The asteroid belt lies between Mars and Jupiter contains millions of rocky objects. 4. What distinguishes Mercury from the other planets described? A. It has the strongest winds. B. It is the smallest planet and closest to the Sun. C. It has a ring system made of ice and rock. D. It is classified as a dwarf planet. Correct answer: B. Mercury is the smallest planet and closest to the Sun. 5. How does Triton’s orbit differ from the direction in which the planets rotate? A. Triton orbits in the same direction. B. Triton does not orbit Neptune. C. Triton orbits in the opposite direction. D. Triton orbits between Mars and Jupiter. Correct answer: C. Its moon Triton orbits in the opposite direction of the planets rotation.