Solar System

The moon is a natural  ______ of Earth.

• comet
• axis
• satellite
• space probe

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Earth and the other planets closest to the Sun are made mostly of _______

• gas
• metal
• water
• rock

One full orbit of an object around another object is called a ________.

• axis
• rotation
• revolution
• satellite

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

Where is the asteroid belt found?

• between earth and mars
• Between Uranus and Neptune
• Between Mercury and Venus
• Between Mars and Jupiter

Which factor makes Earth different from all the other planets in the solar system in its ability to support life? 

• The Earth is exposed to rays from the sun. 
• The Earth has only one moon that orbits around it. 
• The Earth rotates in an elliptical orbit around the sun. 
• The Earth has a breathable atmosphere. 

Which best explains why the moon has phases?

• The moon’s position changes in relation to the sun and Earth. 
• The sun’s position changes in relation to the moon and Earth. 
• The Earth casts a shadow on the moon as it rotates. 
• The moon rotates along its axis

Which outer planets have rings?

• Just Saturn
• Saturn and Jupiter
• Jupiter, Neptune, and Saturn
• all 4 of them

The pattern of stars in a constellation stays the same, but a planet can be seen in different locations at different times because _______________.

• Stars don't move; planets revolve and rotate
• Stars and planets revolve and rotate.
• Stars not planets move
• Planets don't move; Stars revolve and rotate.

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Which is the largest object in our solar system?

• Sun
• Jupiter
• Earth
• Pluto