The solar system

What is a planet

• A group of stars that form a pattern in the sky

• A large ball of hot gases that gives off heat and light

• A large ball of rock or gas that moves around the sun

The Earth travels in a path as it moves around the sun. What is this path called?

• a constellation

• a moon

• an orbit

A group of stars forms a pattern. What is this pattern called?

• a solar system

• a constellation

• a ball of hot gases

Which is a huge ball of hot gases that gives off heat and light?

• a moon

• a planet

• a star

What is another word for rotate?

• orbit

• skip

• spin

Which planet has the shortest orbit around the sun?

• Mercury

• Earth

• Saturn

What is the second planet closest to the sun?

• Mars

• Uranus

• Venus

A scientist records how long a day is on some planets. Which planet has a longer day than Earth?

• Mars

• Neptune

• Uranus

What does the Earth do when it rotates?

• it turns

• it gives of heat

• it moves farther from the sun

What time of the day are shadows the longest?

• at night

• a noon

• in the late afternoon