Unit 09: 4.5/4.6 Planets & Solar System

Front

Which of the following statements is true about the rotation of planets?

• Planets rotate around the sun.
• Planets rotate on their axes.
• Planets do not rotate.
• Planets rotate around the moon.

Back

Planets rotate on their axes.

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VA.4.5.a

Front

What is the correct order of the first four (terrestrial) planets from the sun?

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

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VA.4.5.b

Front

Which planet is known for having a prominent ring system?

Back

Saturn

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VA.4.5.b

Front

How does the size of the sun compare to the planets?

Back

The sun is larger than all the planets.

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VA.4.5.c

Front

Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?

Back

Mars

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VA.4.5.b

Front

What is the primary reason planets revolve around the sun?

Back

The sun's gravitational pull

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VA.4.5.a

Front

Which planet is the largest in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter

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VA.4.5.c

Front

Which planet is closest to the sun?

Back

Mercury

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VA.4.5.b

Front

How long does it take for Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

Back

24 hours

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VA.4.5.a

Front

Which planet is known for its Great Red Spot?

Back

Jupiter

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VA.4.5.b