Solar System

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

• gas
• metal
• water
• rock

The moon is a natural  ______ of Earth.

• comet
• axis
• satellite
• space probe

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

The __________ has planets, moons, comets, and asteroids.

• solar system
• earth
• rotation
• United States

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 outer planets have rings?

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

Which is the largest object in our solar system?

• Sun
• Jupiter
• Earth
• Pluto

Which planet is closest to the sun?

• Uranus
• Mercury
• Neptune
• Earth

A ball of ice and dust with a tail of gas and dust pointing away from the sun.

• Asteroid
• Comet
• Moon
• Meteor