7.9A_Solar System - NOTES

Multiple Choice

The Sun is primarily composed of which two elements?

• Hydrogen and Helium

• Oxygen and Nitrogen

• Carbon and Oxygen

• Iron and Nickel

Multiple Choice

Which of the following planets is classified as an inner planet?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Earth

• Neptune

Fill in the Blanks

The four largest moons of Jupiter are known as the

moons.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the orbit of comets around the Sun?

• Comets orbit the Sun in circular paths.

• Comets orbit the Sun in elliptical paths.

• Comets do not orbit the Sun.

• Comets orbit the Sun very quickly.

Multiple Select

Select all the objects that are primarily composed of ice. (choose 2)

• Comets

• Asteroids

• Kuiper Belt objects

• Meteoroids

Multiple Choice

What are the two main elements that make up the Sun?

• Hydrogen and Helium

• Oxygen and Nitrogen

• Carbon and Oxygen

• Iron and Nickel

Multiple Choice

What is the Oort Cloud believed to be?

• A giant shell of icy, comet-like objects surrounding the Sun, planets, and Kuiper Belt objects

• A ring of asteroids between Mars and Jupiter

• A region of space with no objects

• A belt of rocky planets beyond Neptune