Solar System Review

Within the Milky Way there are at least 200 billion ____________________.

• galaxies

• stars

• planets

• solar systems

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Which of the following is NOT a way in which galaxies can be classified?

• elliptical

• red giant

• irregular

• spiral

Which of the following is at the center of our solar system?

• Earth

• moon

• sun

• universe

Which of the following is the largest object?

• Jupiter

• moon

• Earth

• sun

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which of the following is NOT a reason why the sun is so important to us?

• It allows plants to produce food.

• It lights and heats our planet.

• It powers the water cycle on Earth.

• It’s an above-average star.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following is NOT part of our solar system?

• comets and asteroids

• planets

• moons

• none of the above

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

True or False: Planets rotate AND revolve.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Is the size of a planet related to its distance from the sun?

• yes

• no

Which planet is closest to the sun?

• Earth

• Mars

• Mercury

• Venus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which planet has the hottest surface temperature?

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Mercury

• Venus