Solar System Review Game

One of the main differences between the outer and inner planets is __________.

• The inner planets all have water
• the inner planets are much bigger than the outer planets
• the outer planets are gas planets
• the outer planets have rings, and the inner planets don't

What is the purpose of a telescope?

• Allows human beings to travel into space
• Helps humans to see objects in better detail
• Used for communication
• Allows humans to view locations that are  Allows humans to view locations that are difficult to visit

What is the purpose of a rocket engine (or space shuttle)?

• Allows human beings to travel into space
• Helps humans to see objects in better detail
• Used for communication
• Allows humans to view locations that are difficult to visit

What is something scientists have discovered through the development of better telescopes and satellites?

• The Sun revolves around the Earth.
• There are many humans that live on other planets.
• Other planets have mountains and weather.
• Stars move around their galaxies.

What is NOT something scientists have discovered through the development of better telescopes and satellites?

• There are many new planets, moons, and stars.
• the Earth is the center of the universe
• there are billions of stars in other galaxies
• weather and mountains exist on other planets

Why do some stars seem larger or brighter than others do?

• because they are closer to Earth
• because they are much bigger  
• because they are much hotter and brighter
• because they are imaginary

The Sun looks bigger and brighter than other stars because it is closer to earth than any other star. 

• True
• False

Which is largest?

• star
• planet
• moon
• asteroid

Which appears to shine brightly in the night sky?

• stars
• planets
• my cat
• both stars and planets

Which is made of gases that produce light and heat?

• stars
• planets
• my pony
• both stars and planets