Solar System

Front

One of the main differences between the outer and inner planets is __________.

Back

the outer planets are gas planets

Front

Where is the asteroid belt found?

Back

Between Mars and Jupiter

Front

What planet has a very hot surface and is most like Earth in size? Options: Venus, Mercury, Mars, Uranus

Back

Venus

Front

Which property makes Earth unique compared to other planets in the solar system?

Back

It has liquid water

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What contributes to Earth’s ability to sustain life?

Back

The atmosphere is breathable due to the unique mixture of gases.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Front

What is the correct order of the planets in the Solar System, starting closest to the Sun?

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

Front

Which planet has extreme temperatures because it has no atmosphere? Options: Earth, Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury

Back

Mercury

Front

Which planet has the most extensive ring structure, the second largest in solar system, has at least 31 moons (the largest being Titan), and has thick outer rings of hydrogen, helium, ammonia, methane, and water vapor?

Back

Saturn

Front

What do Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars all have in common?

Back

They are considered terrestrial planets, that is rocky or have metals with hard surface.

Front

The four inner planets are rocky and small. Which description best fits the next four outer planets?

Back

They are very large, made of gases with no solid surface