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Our Solar System (GCSE Physics)

The following is a GCSE Physics test covering 'Our Solar System' from the broader topic Space Physics. The test is geared towards the AQA exam board style syllabus.
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Which of the following is a terrestrial (rocky) planet?
What is the primary cause of tides on Earth?
Which Solar System body currently has the largest confirmed number of natural moons (commonly cited)?
Most long-period comets, with very elongated orbits, are believed to originate from which region?
What is the solar wind?
Which planet is closest to the Sun?
Which planet is a gas giant?
Why was Pluto reclassified as a “dwarf planet”?
Where is the main asteroid belt located?
Approximately how many metres is 1 astronomical unit (1 AU)?
What role did gravity play in the formation of the Solar System?