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Solar System Utah 6th grade core
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1
Objects in space that have a tail as they travel around the Sun are called:
comets.
asteroids.
stars.
meteorites.
2
A retrograde rotation means moving:
in forward rotation.
up and down motion.
in a clockwise or backwards rotation.
3
As a general rule, planets with lots of moons are also:
small.
large in diameter.
near the Earth.
near the Sun.
4
What do planets revolve around?
each other
a moon
a galaxy
a star or Sun
5
How does the Sun's gravity affect the shape of our Solar System?
All planets orbit the Sun in different directions.
The planets revolve in perfect circles.
Planets revolve around our Sun in their own elliptical orbit
6
The large pieces of rock and metal orbiting between Mars and Jupiter are called:
stars.
comets.
asteroids.
planets.
7
What characteristics of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune differ from the inner planets?
They have rings and are gas giants.
They revolve around the Sun.
They are planets in our Solar System.
8
Because our Earth rotates counterclockwise, when looking at the night sky the planets and stars
stay in the same position.
rise in the east and set in the west.
rise in the west and set in the east.
rise in the south and set in the north.
9
Why would a telescope not be good enough to see craters, valleys and surface features on Venus?
Venus is covered with clouds that block our view.
The Moon blocks our view of Venus.
Earth's clouds get in the way of Earth-bound telescopes.
Venus is too close to the Sun; people can't look at it.
10
Which planet has the greenhouse effect, making it the hottest planet in our Solar System?
Neptune
Mars
Jupiter
Venus
11
What characteristics do the inner planets have in common?
The inner planets have a large number of moons.
The inner planets are small and rocky with thin atmospheres.
The inner planets have a greater mass and gravitational pull
The inner planets are big, soft, and surrounded by gases.
12
List the planets in order of their distance from the Sun.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune,Uranus
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus,Neptune
Mars, Venus, Earth, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus,Neptune
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus,Neptune
13
Pick the rocky inner planet with iron-oxide in its soil, which gives it a bright red color.
Mars
Earth
Mercury
Jupiter
14
Which lists Earth, Jupiter, the Moon, and the Sun in order from largest to smallest?
Sun, Jupiter, Moon, Earth
Jupiter, Earth, Sun, Moon
Jupiter, Sun, Earth, Moon
Sun, Jupiter, Earth, Moon
15
Which of the following describes a feature that is shared by Earth and the Moon?
They have almost the same gravitational pull.
They have a rocky crust which includes mountains.
They have the same atmosphere.
16
Which planet rotates on its side?
Earth
Mercury
Uranus
17
One important conclusion astronomers have gained from space probes sent to the planets is:
Venus is the only planet with ice made from H2O.
all planets have liquid water.
Earth is the only planet we know of with life.
Jupiter's Red Spot has been there for a very short time.
18
The four inner planets are rocky and small. Which best fits the next four outer planets?
They are very large and made of ice.
They are small and made of ice.
They are also rocky and small.
They are very large and made of gases.
19
Which two planets are out of order? Mercury-Venus-Earth-Jupiter-Mars-Saturn-Uranus-Neptune
Saturn and Uranus
Jupiter and Mars
Mercury and Venus
Uranus and Neptune
