The Solar System: GIZMO Exploration

This object is at the centre of our Solar System.

• Moon

• Jupiter

• Earth

• The Sun

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Which of these is considered a "rocky planet"?

• Neptune

• Venus

• Saturn

• Jupiter

Which planet does not belong in this "grouping" of planets?

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Mercury

• Earth

Which planet does not belong to this "grouping" of planets?

• Mercury

• Saturn

• Neptune

• Jupiter

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The smallest planet in the Solar System is...

• Mars

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

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This planet has the shortest (in time) orbit around the Sun

• Earth

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Mercury

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The "rocky planets" are generally _________________ than the "gas giants".

• cooler

• larger

• less dense

• smaller

What force determines the motions of planets and other objects in the solar system?

• centrifugal force

• force of gravity

• static electricity

• magnetic force

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Which of the following is most similar to Earth's orbit?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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The image below shows four imaginary planets. Which one would most likely have the thinnest atmosphere?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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