Earth Science - The Solar System

Question 1

What planets are the outer planets?

Accepted Answer

Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, Pluto

Question 2

A(n) ______ is a large object that orbits a star.

Accepted Answer

planet

Question 3

Another name of a natural satellite is a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

moon

Question 4

The moon shines bright in the sky because _____.

Accepted Answer

the sun lights up part of the moon

Question 5

What are the inner planets?

Accepted Answer

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

Question 6

The _____ is between Mars and Jupiter.

Accepted Answer

asteroid belt

Question 7

Which planet is closest to the sun?

Accepted Answer

Mercury

Question 8

What does the word "planet" mean?

Accepted Answer

wanderer

Question 9

Which planet has rings?

Accepted Answer

Saturn

Question 10

Venus has a hot surface temperature because of the ______.

Accepted Answer

greenhouse effect

Question 11

The sun is the _____ that the planets orbit.

Accepted Answer

star

Question 12

The solar system is held together by______.

Accepted Answer

gravity

Question 13

The sun rotates once a _______.

Accepted Answer

month

Question 14

A dark area that appears on the sun is called a _____.

Accepted Answer

sunspot

Question 15

What is the largest object in the solar system?

Accepted Answer

sun

Question 16

Which planet has a reddish surface?

Accepted Answer

Mars

Question 17

The gases around a planet make up its ________.

Accepted Answer

atmosphere

Question 18

The planets, moons, and sun are part of the _______

Accepted Answer

solar system

Question 19

A(n) _____ is made of ice, frozen gases, and dust.

Accepted Answer

comet

Question 20

A shooting star is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

meteor

Questions 20