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Space Science Ch. 16 3rd Grade
Space Science Ch. 16 3rd Grade
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The Solar System Ch. 16 3rd Grade Scott Foresman Macclenny Elementary School
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The planets in order from the sun....
Mars,Mercury, Venus, Earth, Saturn, Jupiter, Neptune, Pluto
Mercury, Venus,Mars,Earth,Jupiter,Saturn,Neptune,Uranus
Pluto,Uranus,Neptune,Saturn,Jupiter,Mars,Earth,Venus,Mercury
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune,Uranus
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How does Earth differ from Mars?
Earth is smaller than Mars.
Earth is about twice the size as Mars, and supports life.
Earth and Mars are the same size.
Mars supports life.
3
Which planet has a low temperature of -129 degrees F and high of 136 degrees F?
Mars
Venus
Mercury
Earth
4
How are the giant planets alike?
They all have surfaces made of rock.
They all have surfaces that have water present.
They all have surfaces that are not solid.
They all have ways to support life.
5
How long does it take for Earth to rotate one complete spin?
29 days
24 hours
365 days
1 hour
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Which planets are the inner planets?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
Pluto, Mercury, Mars, Saturn
Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter
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Which planet has rings made of ice and rock?
Neptune
Mercury
Venus
Saturn
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Why is Mercury very hot and dry?
because it has a thick atmosphere that holds the heat
because it is the smallest planet
because it is the planet closest to the Sun
because it has a reddish surface that holds in the heat
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How long does it take Earth to orbit the Sun?
29 days
24 hours
1 hour
365 days
10
Which of the following words best describes the Sun?
a planet
a comet
a star
an asteroid
11
Which planet has a giant red spot that is actually a storm?
Uranus
Mars
Jupiter
Pluto
12
What is the name for the path a planet takes as it goes around the Sun?
revolution
rotates
rotation
orbit
13
This planet is an inner planet with two moons and a reddish rocky surface. Which planet is it?
Mars
Mercury
Earth
Venus
14
Which planet is a dwarf planet, does not have rings, and is not made of gas?
Saturn
Pluto
Uranus
Neptune
15
Which three features make it possible for Earth to support life?
the atmosphere, mild temperatures, and liquid water
liquid water, mild temperatures, and thick clouds
the atmosphere, a lot of heat, and a rocky surface
thick clouds, a lot of heat, and liquid water
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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 a small star.
the Sun is farther away from Earth then the other stars
the Sun is much closer to Earth than the other stars
17
Which of these planets is farthest from the Sun?
Venus
Saturn
Mercury
Neptune
18
Which planet was the first to be discovered with a telescope?
Saturn
Mars
Mercury
Uranus
19
Which of the following are inner planets? Select ALL
Venus
Mercury
Jupiter
Earth
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Which planet has 13 moons?
Neptune
Uranus
Saturn
Jupiter
