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The Planets
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Show your knowledge of the planets in our solar system!
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1
Which planet is the largest?
Jupiter
Neptune
Saturn
Uranus
2
It takes Earth 1 year (365 1/4 days) to orbit the sun.
True
False
3
The inner planets are rocky.
True
False
4
Which planet is the smallest?
Mercury
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
5
The comet belt separates the inner and outer planets.
True
False
6
The outer planets are considered "Gas Giants."
True
False
7
A _________ is a celestial body that revolves around a star in a elliptical orbit.
Asteroid
Sun
Planet
Comet
8
Which planet is described as dead and red?
Mars
Earth
Mercury
Venus
9
Mars has the shortest orbit around the sun, lasting only 88 days.
False
True
10
The eight planets ____________ around the sun. ***There are two answers that are correct!
orbit
spin
revolve
rotate
11
The planets orbits are perfectly circular.
True
False
12
The __________ belt separates the inner and outer planets.
Star
Asteroid
Meteor
Comet
13
The revolutions of the planets move in a __________ direction.
spiral
counterclockwise
sideways
clockwise
14
Which planet is known as "The Sideways Planet" because of its unique tilt?
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
15
The planets orbits are _______________.
Circular
Elliptical
Spiral
16
Which planet is known for its rings?
Jupiter
Saturn
Neptune
Uranus
17
Which planet is the hottest due to its toxic clouds that trap the heat in the atmosphere?
Mars
Venus
Mercury
Earth
18
Which planet takes 165x longer to orbit the sun than Earth?
Jupiter
Uranus
Neptune
Saturn
19
Which planet is able to sustain life due to having liquid water and a protective atmosphere?
Venus
Mars
Mercury
Earth
20
Pluto was once considered a planet but is now characterized as a dwarf planet.
True
False
