Planetary Characteristics

Which orbital path model correctly shows the relative positions of the Sun and its four nearest

planets? [Distances and planet sizes are not to scale.]

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Which of the following takes the longest time to make one complete spin on its axis?

• 1) Uranus

• 2) Earth

• 3) Mercury

• 4) Jupiter

What would be the most likely period of revolution for Uranus?

• 1) 6 years

• 2) 18 years

• 3) 84 years

• 4) 171 years

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which planet has the most eccentric orbit?

• 1) Venus

• 2) Earth

• 3) Mars

• 4) Saturn

Which planet has a diameter most similar to the Earth’s?

• 1) Venus

• 2) Mars

• 3) Saturn

• 4) Uranus

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Compared to the other planets in our solar system, Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune have

• shorter periods of rotation

• shorter periods of revolution

• greater eccentricities

• greater densities

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Which object in our solar system has the greatest density?

• Jupiter

• Earth

• the moon

• the sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3