The Solar System (ESS.2)

Why does Earth orbit the Sun?

• The Sun is a magnet that pulls the Earth in.

• The Sun actually orbits the Earth.

• Gravity keeps the Earth orbiting around the Sun.

• The Earth doesn't orbit the Sun.

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Scientists explore our solar system by sending ____, ____, and ____ to study the planets. They also observe the solar system using cameras and telescopes. (Choose all that apply)

• satellites

• magnifying glasses

• rovers

• astronauts

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What is the Milky Way galaxy?

• A galaxy that contains milk from all the planets.

• A galaxy that is made up of planets, rocks, and pine needles.

• A galaxy that contains several habitable planets.

• A galaxy that contains stars, solar systems, and clouds of space dust.

Which objects exist in our solar system? (Choose all that apply)

• asteroids

• ice

• flying space snails

• dwarf planets

• dust

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What is a three-dimensional representation of an object or system that maintains accurate relationships between the components of the model such as size and distance?

• Scale model

• Planet

• Solar System

• Asteroid belt

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What is the orbital region around a star in which an Earth-like planet can possess liquid water on its surface and possibly support life?

• Solar system

• Gravity

• Kuiper belt

• Habitable zone

What is all of space and time and their contents, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy called?

• A planet

• The universe

• An asteroid belt

• Gravity

What is the region in the solar system roughly located between the orbits of the planets Jupiter and Mars that contains millions of irregularly shaped pieces of rock as well as ice and dust called?

• Solar System

• Asteroid belt

• The Sun

• Kuiper belt

How do scientists classify whether or not an object is a planet? (Choose all that apply)

• Must have cleared its orbit of other objects.

• Must orbit the Sun.

• Must contain living organisms.

• Must have nice weather and a good climate.

• Must be massive enough to be round due to gravity.

________ is the only planet in our solar system that can support life.

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