Ceres (Dwarf Planets) trivia
Ceres (Dwarf Planets) Mini Quiz
Test your knowledge with these top questions!
Question 1
Ceres orbits in which region of the Solar System?
Ceres is the largest object in the asteroid belt, which lies between Mars and Jupiter.
Question 2
Ceres takes its name from which Roman deity?
The word "cereal" comes from Ceres's name, reflecting her connection to grain and harvests.
Question 3
What material dominates Ceres's bright deposits in Occator Crater?
The deposits are salts left behind when briny liquid reached the surface and evaporated.
Question 4
What kind of volcano do scientists think Ceres's Ahuna Mons is?
Ahuna Mons likely erupted salty water, mud, and other volatiles rather than molten rock.