Our Solar System

Our Solar System

KG - University

30 Qs

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Our Solar System

Our Solar System

Assessment

Quiz

Science

KG - University

Medium

NGSS
MS-ESS1-2, MS-PS2-4, MS-ESS1-3

+2

Standards-aligned

Created by

CHRISTINE KYLES

Used 35+ times

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30 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Our solar system is:

the objects the Earth revolves around

the objects the Sun revolves around

the Sun and the objects that orbit it

the Earth and the objects that orbit it

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the Sun at the center of our solar system?

It's the smallest body with the most mass and gravity.

It's the largest body with the most mass and gravity.

It's the largest body with the smallest mass and gravity.

It's the smallest body with the least mass and gravity.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the Sun classified as a star?
It's a big ball of gas.
It's held together by gravity.
It undergoes nuclear fusion.
It clears its neighborhood.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many other stars besides our Sun are in our solar system?
Too many to count
Trillions
Billions
None (zero)

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What force holds our solar system together?
friction
gravity
air resistance
normal

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do planets differ from dwarf planets?
Dwarf planets are larger.
Planets are smaller.
Dwarf planets have a nearly round shape.
Planets clear their neighborhood.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why don't dwarf planets clear their neighborhood?
They're too big with too much gravity.
They're too big with not enough gravity.
They're too small with too much gravity.
They're too small with not enough gravity.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

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