Planetary Characteristics

Planetary Characteristics

9th - 12th Grade

7 Qs

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Planetary Characteristics

Planetary Characteristics

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Science

9th - 12th Grade

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MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3, MS-ESS1-1

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

1) Uranus

2) Earth

3) Mercury

4) Jupiter

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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Which planet has the most eccentric orbit?

1) Venus

2) Earth

3) Mars

4) Saturn

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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Which object in our solar system has the greatest density?

Jupiter

Earth

the moon

the sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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