Solar System

There is one star in our solar system.

• True
• False

Venus is called Earth's twin because they are about the same size

• True 
• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

One factor that makes life possible on Earth is

• an atmospher
• water
• greenhouse effect
• gravity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which planet is tipped on its side nearly 90 degrees?

• Jupiter
• Saturn
• Uranus
• Neptune

Which planet has a giant red spot?

• Jupiter
• Saturn
• Uranus
• Neptune

Which planet has very prominent rings?

• Jupiter
• Saturn
• Uranus
• Neptune

Which planet is the hottest planet because of its clouds?

• Venus
• Earth
• Mars
• Pluto

Where is our solar system located in the Milky Way

• At the center
• Near the center
• On a spiral arm
• Outside the galaxy

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

How long does Earth's orbit around the sun take?

• 365 and 1/4 days

• 360 days

• 24 hours

• 2 years

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Our sun is a medium-sized star compared to other stars.

• True

• False