Objects in Space

Our solar system is larger than the Milky Way.

• True

• False

The largest planets in our solar system are called gas giants.

• True

• False

Neptune is the farthest planet from the Sun

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which planet in our solar system is most like Earth?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Mars

• Jupiter

Mercury is the smallest inner planet.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which is a characteristic of the inner planets?

• made up of mostly rock

• made up of only gas

• surrounded by many moons

• larger than all of the outer planets

What do we call a meteor that strikes the Earth's surface?

• comet

• meteorite

• meteoroid

• asteroid

Which object has a tail that forms when it moves closer to the Sun and begins to melt?

• asteroid

• meteor

• black hole

• comet

The Sun is the closest star to Earth.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.5-ESS1-1

What are naturally occurring satellite that orbit planets?

• moons

• asteroids

• comets

• stars

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2