Gr 8 Universe, Space and Our Solar System

A __________ is a chunk of ice & dust that has a bright head & a long narrow tail.

• asteroid
• planet
• meteoroid
• comet

The ______is between the orbits of Mars & Jupiter.

• solar system
• asteroid belt
• terrestrial planets
• photosphere

A force of attraction between any two objects is called _____________.

• static electricity 
• rotation
• gravity
• orbit

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Which planet is between Venus and Mars?

• Earth
• Neptune
• Mercury
• Jupiter

Select the order from smallest to largest.

• Sun, Milky Way, solar system, universe
• Sun, Milky Way, universe, solar system
• Sun, solar system, Milky Way, universe
• Sun, solar system, universe, Milky Way

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Where is a meteor located?

• In the atmosphere
• In outer space
• On the ground

Where is a meteoroid located?

• In the atmosphere
• In outer space
• On the ground

Where is a meteorite located?

• In the atmosphere
• In outer space
• On the ground

What object in the solar system is considered a dwarf planet?

• Mercury
• Mars
• Pluto
• Neptune

What is the correct order of the planets from the sun? 

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
• Mercury, Earth, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune. 
• Mars, Venus, Earth, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.