Our Solar System

One (1) astronomical unit (AU) is equal to...

• The distance between the Earth & the Sun

• The distance across our Solar System

• Three (3) light-years

• Twelve (12) parsecs

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

A planet with a highly eccentric orbit will...

• Orbit in a more elliptical shape

• Orbit in a more circular shape

• Take a longer amount of time to complete one revolution

• Take a shorter amount of time to complete one revolution

Which is NOT a requirement of all planets?

• Must orbit a star or the remains of a star

• Must have enough gravity to form a spherical shape

• Must have a clear orbit

• Must be larger than the object it orbits

Which of the following is NOT a reason Pluto is no longer considered a planet?

• Pluto is very small compared to other planets

• Pluto's orbit is highly eccentric compared to other planets

• Pluto's orbit is inclined relative to the rest of the Solar System

• Pluto is too far from the Sun compared to other planets

Which of the following is NOT considered a Small Solar System Body (SSSB)?

• Asteroids

• Comets

• Trans-Neptunian Objects

• Dwarf Planets

What do we call an object in orbit around another object in Space?

• Satellite

• Asteroid

• Comet

• Moon

Most comets in our Solar System are found in the...

• Asteroid Belt

• Inner Solar System

• Kuiper Belt

• Oort Cloud

Which of the following is NOT a terrestrial planet?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Mars

• Uranus

Which statement comparing Terrestrial and Jovian planets is TRUE?

• Terrestrial planets are generally larger than Jovian planets

• Terrestrial planets are mostly made of gas. Jovian planets are mostly made of rocks and metals

• Terrestrial planets have thicker atmospheres than Jovian planets

• Terrestrial planets are generally denser than Jovian planets

The amount of time it takes for a planet to spin on its axis is called its...

• Rotation

• Revolution

• Orbit

• Orbital Period

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6