Science T6 Solar System Test

What is a characteristic of ALL inner planets?

• All inner planets have moons.

• All inner planets have atmospheres.

• All inner planets have rocky surfaces.

• All inner planets orbit the sun.

How many moons does planet W have?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 27

How many moons does planet x have?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 56

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The asteroid belt is located between... (choose 2)

• the inner and outer planets

• Mercury and Venus

• Mars and Jupiter

• Saturn and Uranus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Which planet has a rusty surface?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

The apparent brightness of a star depends on its

• inner core

• temperature

• distance from Earth

• distance from the sun

The actual brightness of a star depends on its

• inner core

• temperature

• distance from Earth

• distance from the sun

Which star will have the greatest apparent brightness?

• Twinkle

• Shiny

• Bright

• Fiery

Which star will have the least apparent brightness?

• Twinkle

• Shiny

• Bright

• Fiery

Which star would appear to be the largest when viewed from Earth?

• Twinkle

• Shiny

• Bright

• Fiery

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3