Solar system data

Using the table above, which of the following objects in the solar system has less moons than Neptune and has a higher surface temperature than Neptune? SC.E.5.7

• Earth

• Jupiter

• Pluto

• Uranus

Use the table above, which object in the solar system has more moons than Mars and a longer orbit period around the Sun than Mars? SC.E.5.7

• Ceres

• Earth

• Pluto

• Uranus

Using the table above, which of the following objects in the solar system is further from the Sun (in AU) than Uranus and also has less relative gravity than Uranus? SC.E.5.7

• Ceres

• Neptune

• Pluto

• Saturn

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Using the table above, which object in the solar system has a greater distance from the Sun than Uranus and a higher surface temperature than Uranus? SC.E.5.7

• Earth

• Neptune

• Pluto

• Saturn

Some planets have rings of ice and rock particles that orbit around their equators. Which of the following planets in the solar system have rings? SC.E.5.7

• Saturn only

• Jupiter and Saturn only

• Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus only

• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune only

Scientists have determined that there is a particular distance from the Sun that is most likely to allow life to inhabit a planet. This area is called the inhabitable zone and is shaded in the diagram below. Also, the planet needs liquid water and oxygen present.

According to the information above, why would Planet E NOT be a good place to look for life?

• Too Hot

• No Oxygen

• Too Cold

• No Water

The table shows characteristics of planets in our solar system.

Which planet could most likely support human life?

• Planet A

• Planet B

• Planet C

• Planet D

The two most abundant gases in Earth’s atmosphere are nitrogen and oxygen.

Which planet would most likely be able to support life from Earth?

• Planet A

• Planet B

• Planet C

• Planet D

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Which planet would be the most likely place to observe for life?

• Planet A

• Planet B

• Planet C

• Planet D

The data below shows characteristics of the four known terrestrial planets in our solar system.

Based on the data and your understanding of the characteristics that support life, which planet is most likely Earth?

• Planet W

• Planet X

• Planet Y

• Planet Z

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1