Solar System 2

Select the correct order of planets from the Sun.

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Venus, Earth, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Earth, Mars, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Mars, Venus, Earth, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Emma is analyzing images from a space probe that captured pictures of different planets in our solar system. Based on the image provided, which planet is most likely being shown?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Neptune

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

A teacher asks the class to create a mnemonic device to remember the order of planets from the Sun. A student comes up with: "My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Noodles." In this mnemonic, what planet does the first 'M' represent, and what planet does the 'N' represent?

• Mars and Neptune

• Mercury and Neptune

• Mars and Uranus

• Mercury and Uranus

You are piloting a spaceship to the outer planets. Which planet would you visit first after passing through the Asteroid Belt?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Neptune

Which of these statements about Earth are correct? Select TWO correct answers.

• Earth is the third planet from the Sun.

• Earth has two natural satellites, the Moon and Mars.

• Earth has a thick atmosphere of carbon dioxide that traps heat, making it the hottest planet.

• Earth has a diverse atmosphere composed of nitrogen and oxygen.

• Earth has the largest volcano in the solar system, Olympus Mons.