Earth and Space Science: U3 Lessons 7 & 8 - Non Planetary Ob

Which planet has the two moons, Phobos and Deimos?

• Mars

• Mercury

• Earth

• Saturn

Which planets have more than 5 moons? Select all that apply.

• Jupiter

• Earth

• Mercury

• Saturn

Moons always have a ______ mass, when compared to the planet they orbit.

• lower

• higher

• equal

• it varies

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

What force keeps a moon in orbit around its planet?

• Magnetism

• Gravity

• Centripetal force

• Acceleration

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

How are all of the moons in the solar system alike?

• They all have atmospheres.

• They are all uneven shapes.

• They all have volcanoes.

• They all orbit planets.

The orbit of comets is which shape?

• Circular

• Elliptical/Oval

• Comets do not orbit the sun

• Comets do not move

A light streaking across the night sky is classified as a/an ________________.

• Meteorite

• Asteroid

• Comet

• Meteor

Where are asteroids found in the Solar System?

• Between Earth and Mars

• In the Oort Cloud beyond Neptune

• In the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter

• Close to the sun

What are comets made of?

• Metals like iron and nickel

• Gas

• Hydrogen gas

• Ice and rock

Which one does NOT orbit/revolve around the Sun?

• Comet

• Asteroid

• Meteoroid

• Planets