Solar System (Planets 2)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the Solar System?

• A group of stars held together by gravity

• A collection of planets and other objects orbiting a star

• A single planet with its moon

• A galaxy containing billions of stars

Open Ended

Why is it important for us to study the Solar System?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following planets is known as a gas giant and has many moons?

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Venus

• Mercury

Multiple Select

Which statements about Jupiter are correct?

• Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system.

• Jupiter has three thin dark rings made of dust.

• Jupiter's surface temperature is -145 ºC.

• Jupiter is the closest planet to the Sun.

Multiple Choice

What is the average temperature of Saturn?

• -141ºC

• -145ºC

• 0ºC

• 100ºC

Multiple Select

Which of the following are classified as dwarf planets?

• Eris

• Pluto

• Ceres

• Haumea

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about Pluto are correct?

• Pluto is no longer classified as a planet since 2006.

• Pluto has an irregular, tilted, and elongated orbit.

• Pluto is the largest known dwarf planet.

• Pluto has 14 moons.

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the only moon of Eris?

• Charon

• Disnomia

• Titan

• Ganymede

Open Ended

What is one interesting fact you learned about the Solar System today?