The Planets - EXAM

Which terrestrial (inner) planets are nearly equal in size?

• Earth and Mars

• Mars and Venus

• Earth and Venus

• Mars and Mercury

Which of the following is the main reason Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system?

• The atmosphere of Venus reflects sunlight back into space.

• The surface of Venus absorbs solar radiation from the sun.

• The rotation of Venus affects how the sun’s rays penetrate its atmosphere.

• The atmosphere of Venus radiates heat back down to the surface of the planet.

What is the correct order of the inner planets from farthest to closest to the Sun?

• Mars, Venus, Earth, Mercury

• Mars, Earth, Venus, Mercury

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

• Venus, Earth, Mars, Mercury

This planet has the shortest revolution time around the sun.

• Mars

• Venus

• Earth

• Mercury

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

This is the hottest planet in our solar system.

• Mars

• Venus

• Saturn

• Mercury

This planet is mostly covered (70%) by liquid water.

• Mars

• Neptune

• Earth

• Mercury

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Inner Planets are also called...

• Terrace Planets

• Terminal Planets

• Terrestrial Planets

• Treasure Planets

The inner planets consist of _______.

• Mercury , Venus, Jupiter and Mars

• Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars

• Mercury, Earth, Mars and Neptune

• Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars

Which of the following is considered the "Red Planet"?

• Mars

• Earth

• Venus

• Mercury

True or False?

All inner planets have a moon.

• True

• False