The Solar System - Our Cosmic Neighborhood

______ planets have a solid, rocky surface.

Which of the following objects is the largest in the Solar System?

• Planet
• Star
• Asteroid
• Moon

The asteroid belt is located between the orbits of ______ and Jupiter.

Our Solar System is a dynamic and ______ neighborhood.

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Why is studying the Solar System important?

• To understand the universe
• To find a new home for humans
• To understand the laws of physics
• To discover new celestial bodies

What is the significance of the Sun in sustaining life on Earth?

• It provides necessary heat and light
• It creates new celestial bodies
• It is the only source of energy in the Solar System
• It controls the movement of celestial bodies

Which of the following is a unique characteristic of the Kuiper Belt?

• It is filled with frozen objects
• It is a region beyond Neptune
• It is a gas giant planet
• It is located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter

What governs the movement of celestial bodies in the Solar System?

• The size of the celestial body
• The laws of physics
• The distance from the Sun
• The gravitational pull of the Sun

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Solar System?

• Galaxies
• Asteroids
• Comets
• Moons

Our Solar System is located in the ______ galaxy.