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Solar System Lesson 3 Inner Planets
Solar System Lesson 3 Inner Planets
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5th Grade, Earth Science: Inner Planets
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1
What is a mass of stone or metal that has reached a planet's surface?
asteroid
meteor
comet
meteorite
2
Earth's surface is mostly covered with ___.
craters
people
water
land masses
3
Why is Mars known as the "Red Planet?"
Volcanoes are constantly erupting, pouring out red lava.
The soil contains iron oxide.
The atmosphere's clouds appear reddish.
It is reflecting the Sun's light.
4
Comets are made up of _____.
dust
ice and dust
space debris
ice
5
Olympus Mons is on which planet?
Earth
Venus
Mercury
Mars
6
Which planet is the hottest?
Mercury
Mars
Venus
Earth
7
Which planet has poisonous gasses in the form of thick, swirling clouds?
Mercury
Mars
Earth
Venus
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Which inner planet is the smallest and has extreme temperatures?
Venus
Mercury
Mars
Earth