Space

Front

The Sun, eight planets, and thousands of stars make up the

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solar system

Front

What is the name for a star pattern that is visible in the night sky?

Back

a constellation

Front

Which planet is the largest in the solar system and has a Great Red Spot? Options: Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn

Back

Jupiter

Front

Which objects cause craters to form on a planet?

Back

meteorites

Front

Which of the following statements is correct about the outer planets?

Back

The outer planets are made of gas.

Front

Which is the correct order of the inner planets?

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

Front

What do people use to locate star patterns? Options: star charts, cameras, state maps, mirrors

Back

star charts

Front

Suppose you see the constellation Orion. How will it look if you view it from the same place 12 months from now?

Back

It will look the same because the Earth will have orbited once around the Sun.

Front

What is one characteristic of Saturn?

Back

It has a large system of rings.

Front

Which separates the inner planets from the outer planets?

Back

an asteroid belt