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The Solar System
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1
Which of the following words best describes the Sun?
a comet
a star
a planet
2
Which of these planets is farthest from the Sun?
Neptune
Saturn
Venus
3
Why is Mercury very hot and dry?
because it has a reddish surface
because it is the smallest planet
because it is the planet closest to the Sun
4
How long does it take Earth to orbit the Sun?
29 days
24 hours
365 days
5
How long does it take for Earth to rotate one complete spin?
24 hours
1 hour
29 days
6
Which of the following are inner (rocky) planets? Select ALL
Earth
Mercury
Jupiter
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Which planet has rings made of ice and rock?
Saturn
Neptune
Venus
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How does Earth differ from Mars?
Mars supports life
Earth and Mars are the same size.
Earth is about twice the size as Mars, and supports life.
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Which planet is a dwarf planet, does not have rings, and is not made of gas?
Pluto
Uranus
Neptune
10
Why do many stars look like tiny pinpoints of light, but the Sun seems bright and big?
The Sun is a bigger star.
the Sun is much closer to Earth than the other stars
The Sun is a small star.
11
Which planet has a giant red spot that is actually a storm?
Pluto
Jupiter
Mars
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How are the giant planets alike?
They all have surfaces that are not solid.
They all have surfaces made of rock.
They all have liquid water.
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This planet is an inner planet with two moons and a reddish rocky surface. Which planet is it?
Mars
Venus
Earth
