Outer Space Quiz I

The sun is a _______________.

• planet
• satallite
• galaxy
• star

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It takes the earth one year to make one what?

• revolution
• rotation
• turn
• flip 

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Why does the Sun appear to rise and set each day?

• The moon rotates on its axis.
• The Earth rotates on its axis.
• The sun rotates on its axis.
• The Earth revolves on its axis.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The sun goes around the Earth.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

It takes the Earth 365 1/4 days to make one what?

• rotation
• revolution 
• resolution 
• circle

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

How many hours does it take the Earth to make one rotation? 

• 48
• 24
• 28
• 365

The inner planets are called terrestrial planets because they are composed of

• water
• gas
• frozen surfaces
• rocks

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