Solar system

What is a planet?

• a group of stars that forms a pattern in the sky
• a large ball of hot gases that gives off heat and light
• a large ball or rock or gas that moves around the sun
• a toy aliens play with

This picture shows the path Earth takes as it moves around the sun. What is the path called?

• a constellation
• a moon
• an orbit
• a planet

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

• a moon
• a planet
• a star
• a spaceship

Which planet is the largest?

• Earth
• Jupiter
• Neptune
• the Sun

Which planet is between Mercury and Earth?

• Mars
• Uranus
• Venus
• the Moon

Which planet is the closest planet to the sun?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Mars

• Pluto

Besides Pluto, which planet is the furthest planet from the sun?

• Mercury
• Earth
• Neptune
• Uranus

Which planet is the largest?

• Jupiter
• Saturn
• Neptune
• Uranus

Besides Pluto, which planet is the smallest?

• Mercury
• Venus
• Earth 
• Mars

Between which two planets is the asteroid belt located?

• Mercury & Venus
• Mars & Jupiter
• Uranus & Neptune
• Neptune & Pluto