Solar System Quiz for Kids
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- Ages
- 6–12
- School years
- Basic 1–Basic 6
- Skills
- Order of the planets, Facts about the Sun, Moon and planets, Day, night, years and seasons
- Time
- 2–5 minutes a round
- Cost
- Free, no sign-up
- Updated
For grown-upsSolar System Quiz is a free space game that teaches kids about the planets, the Sun and the Moon, with a fun fact after every question.
In Ghana, Solar System Quiz suits children in Basic 1 to Basic 6. School years and levels on this page follow Ghanaian schools.
How to play Solar System Quiz
- Choose a level: Space cadet (beginner) or Space explorer (advanced).
- Read each question and choose your answer.
- Read the fun fact to learn something new about space.
- Answer 10 questions and aim for three stars.
What your child learns
- Order of the planets
- Facts about the Sun, Moon and planets
- Day, night, years and seasons
- Scientific vocabulary
About Solar System Quiz
Space sparks curiosity like nothing else. This quiz covers the planets in order, which planets are biggest, hottest and smallest, and the science behind day and night, years and seasons.
Tip: remember the planets in order with the sentence “My Very Easy Method Just Speeds Up Naming” for Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
| School year | Suggested level |
|---|---|
| Basic 1 | Space cadet |
| Basic 2 | Space cadet |
| Basic 3 | Space cadet |
| Basic 4 | Space explorer |
| Basic 5 | Space explorer |
| Basic 6 | Space explorer |
Move up a level after getting three stars two or three times in a row.
Leaderboard
Full leaderboardPlay a round to get on the board! Create a free account to save your scores.
Frequently asked questions
How many planets are in the solar system?
Eight: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.
Why isn’t Pluto a planet?
In 2006 astronomers reclassified Pluto as a dwarf planet because it hasn’t cleared other objects from its orbit.
What age is this quiz for?
Roughly ages 6 to 12.
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