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6.8---Solar System
6.8---Solar System
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A #science review of the #solar system.
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1
The tilt of Earth on its axis causes our...
seasons
calendar year
magnetic field
day and night
2
The four ________ in our solar system are large and composed mostly of gases.
outer planets
inner planets
3
Which planet is the smallest and closest to the sun?
Mercury
Venus
Jupiter
Earth
4
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are...
closer to the sun than Earth
further away from the sun than Earth
5
Day and night on Earth is caused by Earth's...
revolution around the sun
rotation on its axis
magnetic field
6
Which astronomers discovered that the SUN is actually in the center of our solar system?
Aristotle and Ptolemy
Galileo and Ptolemy
Copernicus and Aristotle
Copernicus and Galileo
7
The "Great Red Spot" is a large storm found on...
Venus
Saturn
Jupiter
Mars
8
Planets revolve around the sun and...
moons revolve around planets.
planets revolve around moons.
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Why was Pluto's status changed from planet to dwarf planet?
Pluto doesn't orbit around the sun like the other planets.
Pluto is too large to be considered a planet.
Pluto doesn't clear the neighborhood of it orbit.
Pluto doesn't have a round shape like the other planets.
10
Which planet has canyons and riverbeds and is often called the red planet?
Mars
Saturn
Venus
Mercury
11
Which group has the authority to reclassify planets and identify new dwarf planets?
Central Intelligence Agency---(CIA)
Scientists for Space Study---(SSS)
International Astronomical Union---(IAU)
Federal Bureau of Investigations---(FBI)
12
Earth's atmosphere consists of mainly...
oxygen and carbon dioxide
nitrogen and oxygen
hydrogen and helium
carbon dioxide and hydrogen
13
Which planet is eighth from the sun and appears blue in color?
Mars
Neptune
Uranus
Saturn
14
Which statement is TRUE about Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune?
These four planets have a solid surface.
These four planets all have rings.
15
Which statement is TRUE about Earth?
Earth has a permanent blanket of clouds and no atmosphere
Earth's atmosphere and liquid water make it a haven for life
16
Which statement is TRUE about Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune?
These four planets are closer to the sun than Earth.
These four planets are known as gas giants.
17
Earth spinning on its axis is called...
magnetic field
revolution
gravity
rotation
18
The atmosphere and ________ help shield Earth's surface from harmful solar radiation.
gravity
revolution
magnetic field
rotation
19
Which early astronomers believed EARTH was the center of the universe?
Copernicus and Ptolemy
Galileo and Copernicus
Aristotle and Galileo
Aristotle and Ptolemy
20
The correct order of the planets starting closest to the sun is...
Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Earth, Venus Mercury
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Earth, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn Neptune
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus Neptune
21
One complete rotation of the Earth takes about...
24 hours
one month
one year
22
Which saying can be used to place the planets in the correct order?
Every mother should just make nachos for us.
My very excited mother just served us nachos.
My mother serves us tasty nachos every night.
23
The four ________ in our solar system are small and rocky.
outer planets
inner planets
24
Pluto, Ceres, and Eris are considered to be...
dwarf planets
gas giants
inner terrestrial planets
25
The asteroid belt is located between...
Mars and Jupiter
Venus and Earth
Jupiter and Saturn
Earth and Mars
26
Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are considered...
inner terrestrial planets
gas giants
dwarf planets
27
Which planet is sixth from the sun?
Jupiter
Saturn
Neptune
Uranus
28
Which hot planet is similar to Earth in size and mass?
Venus
Uranus
Mercury
Mars
29
One complete revolution of the Earth around the sun takes about...
one month
one year
24 hours
30
What force keeps the planets in motion around the sun?
magnetic field
rotation
gravity
asteroid belt
31
Which planet is the largest and has no solid surface?
Jupiter
Neptune
Saturn
Uranus
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Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are considered...
inner terrestrial planets
gas giants
dwarf planets
