3rd Grade Solar System Test

Front

What is the imaginary line that goes through the North Pole and the South Pole of the Earth?

Back

Axis

Front

What phenomenon is caused by Earth's rotation?

Back

Day and night

Front

What do we call a large body of rock or gas that orbits the sun?

Back

Planet

Front

True or False: The Earth orbits on its axis.

Back

False

Front

What is a hot ball of burning gas called?

Back

Star

Front

What is the term for the path that a planet takes around the sun?

Back

Orbit

Front

What is the name of the fourth planet from the sun?

Back

Mars

Front

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter

Front

What is the main source of light and heat for the Earth?

Back

The Sun

Front

What are the two types of planets in our solar system?

Back

Terrestrial and Gas Giants