Solar System Review

Which statement about the Moon is true?

• It does not have a atmosphere.

• The moon orbits the Sun and not the Earth.

• The moon has water on its surface.

• The moon is a large ball of glowing gas.

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What best describes the Sun?

• asteroid

• planet

• natural satellite

• star

Which planet has a gaseous surface?

• Mars

• Mercury

• Saturn

• Venus

What do all planets in the solar system have in common?

• They orbit the Sun.

• They are the same size.

• They are all mostly solid and rocky.

• They have their own source of light.

Which planet is closet to the Sun?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Neptune

• Saturn

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Which planet has a surface similar to Earth?

• Jupiter and Neptune

• Jupiter and Uranus

• Mars and Mercury

• Mercury and Neptune

Which planet represents Mercury?

• 5th from the Sun

• 2nd from the Sun

• Closest from the Sun

• 6th from the Sun

Cameron's dad uses a telescope while working at his job. What is most likely his profession?

• dentist

• astronomer

• nurse

• meteorologist

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What is the purpose of a telescope?

• the measure the temperatures of planets

• to calculate distances from stars and planets

• to make far away objects seem close.

• to hear sounds.a

What is the purpose of a sextant?

• It is used to view celestial objects at great distances.

• It is used to determine the direction

• It is used to calculate the time of sunrise and sunset

• It is used to determine the angle between 2 objects.