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Our Solar System
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1
Which planet is dense enough that it would float in a swimming pool?
Earth
Jupiter
Mercury
Saturn
2
Which planet is referred to as Earth's twin?
Venus
Saturn
the Sun
Jupiter
3
Once a meteor has struck the Earth's surface, it is called a ___________________.
meteorite
comet
meteroid
meteor
4
Where is the Great Red Spot located?
Saturn
Earth
Neptune
Jupiter
5
Which of the following planets is terrestrial?
Saturn
Jupiter
Neptune
Mercury
6
The Sun is the largest planet.
False
True
7
Which object is referred to as a dirty snowball?
meteorite
meteor
asteroid
comet
8
Why is Venus so hot?
There are multiple volcanoes that cover the surface.
There is a giant storm that keeps it warm.
It has toxic clouds that trap the heat from the sun.
It's so close to the sun.
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Which planet has iron rich soil that makes it appear red in color?
Venus
Mars
Earth
Mercury
10
What is the largest mountain in our solar system?
Olympus Mons
Mt. Makalu
Mt. Everest
Mt. Kilamajaro
11
Which 3 are fossil fuels made from decomposed plants and animals?
coal, gasoline, and fire
coal, oil, and natural gas
asteroids, comets, and meteors
terrestrial, coal, and fire
12
What is an orbit?
the large group of stars our Sun is in
a planet outside our solar system
an object from space that lands on Earth
the path an object travels around another object
13
What detail supports the main idea that Mars is the most earth-like planet?
Both planets have similar seasons
Both planets are made of rock
all of the above
Both planets orbit the sun
14
Where is the Great Dark Spot located?
Venus
Jupiter
Neptune
Uranus
15
Which planet has the fastest winds in the Solar System?
Neptune
Jupiter
Mercury
Uranus
16
Which planet has the most moons in our solar system?
Jupiter
Neptune
Saturn
Earth
17
Which word means "a layer of gases surrounding the Earth"?
gravity
meteor
atmosphere
precipitation
18
Diameter is the length of a straight line through the center of an object.
False
True
19
Which planet is tilted on its side?
Uranus
Neptune
Venus
Mercury
20
On Earth, which of the following is caused by the Sun?
wind
all of the above
seasons
climate
