The Solar System

Which planet, pictured here, is the 6th planet from the sun in our solar system? It is one of the gas giants, famous for its rings, and is home to many moons.

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Saturn

• Venus

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How many planets are there in our solar system?

• 4

• 7

• 8

• 12

Which one of the following correctly lists the planets in order from the sun?

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

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

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

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

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What is the name of the only star in our solar system?

• the moon

• the sun

• Jupiter

• Alpha Centauri

What is the name of the galaxy in which our solar system can be found?

• the Baby Ruth

• the Spiral Tilty Whirl

• the Milky Way

• the Yo-Yo

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Mercury, Venus, Mars, and _____________ are the four inner planets.

• Earth

• Jupiter

• Uranus

• Saturn

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Which one of the following planets is the smallest and is located closest to the sun?

• Mars

• Venus

• Earth

• Mercury

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Which one of the following planets is the largest planet in our solar system and is located between Mars and Saturn?

• Mercury

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Uranus

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Which planet, located between Saturn and Neptune, is pictured here?

• Jupiter

• Mercury

• Venus

• Uranus

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

On which planet would you find a violent storm that has lasted over 200 years? It is called the Great Red Spot.

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Earth

• Saturn

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