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1
Which celestial object has the greatest diameter?
Saturn
Sun
Jupiter
Earth
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What might happen if Earth's orbit moved farther away from the Sun?
The Sun's gravitational pull would become stronger
The Sun's gravitational pull would stay the same
The Sun's gravitational pull would become weaker
3
Which type of space rock is found on Earth's surface?
Meteor
Meteorite
Asteroid
Comet
4
Outer planets...
Take a longer time to orbit the Sun
Are made of only rock
Take a shorter time to orbit the Sun
Are the smallest planets in our solar system
5
Gas Giants are...
The largest planets in our solar system AND made of gas
A group of planets with the shortest orbital path
Found closest to the Sun
Part of the inner planets
6
Which 3 space rocks are NOT found on Earth's surface OR in Earth's atmosphere?
Meteors, Asteroids, Comets
Asteroids, Comets, Meteoroids
Asteroids, Comets, Meteorites
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What does celestial mean?
Related to water
Related to outer space
Related to my cousin
Related to Earth
8
Which shows the correct order of the planets from the Sun?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus,Neptune
Mercury, Venus, Uranus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn Neptune
Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Earth, Venus Mercury
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus Neptune
9
Which planet is the largest?
Venus
Jupiter
Uranus
Saturn
10
What is TRUE about the Sun?
It is one of 2 stars in our solar system
It is one light year away from Earth
It is a star made of hydrogen and helium gases
It is smaller than Jupiter
11
Which planet has the longest orbital period/time it takes to orbit the Sun?
Neptune
Jupiter
Earth
Saturn
12
What is the relationship between mass and gravitational force?
The greater the mass, the weaker the gravitational force
There is no relationship between mass and gravity
The greater the mass, the greater the gravitational force
The smaller the mass, the greater the gravitational force
13
Which planet is theorized as being knocked sideways on its axis from a large celestial object?
Saturn
Jupiter
Neptune
Uranus
14
What are space rocks mostly made of?
Ice and Smoke
Ice and Snow
Rock and Metal
Fire and Ice
15
True or False... The closer two objects are to each other, the weaker the gravitational force.
True
False
16
Which type of space rock is found orbiting between Mars and Jupiter?
Meteorite
Asteroid
Comet
Meteor
17
What is the meaning of revolve?
To go in a straight line from one direction to another
To go upwards
To orbit around another in a curved path
To spin on its axis
18
What is the difference between planets and stars?
Planets are larger than stars
Stars are made of gas, planets are made of gas and/or rock
Stars are not located in our solar system, but planets are.
Planets are located in our solar system, but stars are not.
19
Which planet is nicknamed the"red planet"?
Uranus
Sun
Mercury
Mars
20
Which type of space rock is called a "shooting star"?
Meteor
Meteorite
Asteroid
Comet
21
Which type of space rock is found burning up in Earth's atmosphere?
Comet
Asteroid
Meteorite
Meteor
22
Which planet is the hottest?
Venus
Jupiter
Uranus
Mercury
23
Which planet is the only known planet to be covered in water?
Jupiter
Mars
Earth
Mercury
24
Which planet has the strongest gravitational pull?
Jupiter
Earth
Sun
Saturn
25
Which of the following planets is the coldest?
Mercury
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
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Which planet is the smallest?
Earth
Neptune
Venus
Mercury
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Why was Pluto removed as a planet and now called a dwarf planet?
It is considered a moon
Its orbital path crosses over another planet's orbital path
It is made of gas and planets cannot be made of gas
It is larger than other planets
