Astronomy Unit 04: Objects In Our Solar System

 Which of the following objects in our solar system is made up of small rocky fragments and is typically found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter?

• Sun

• Moon

• Asteroid

• Comet

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which of the following objects in our solar system is a large, spherical body that orbits the Sun and is capable of supporting life?

• Sun

• Moon

• Planet

• Comet

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What is the distinguishing feature of a moon in our solar system?

• Moons are small rocky fragments that orbit the Sun and are typically found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

• Moons are large, spherical bodies that orbit the Sun and are capable of supporting life.

• Moons are natural satellites that orbit planets and are often responsible for the tides on Earth.

• Moons are characterized by a tail made of dust and gas.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of the following objects in our solar system is characterized by a tail made of dust and gas and is often visible from Earth?

• Sun

• Moon

• Asteroid

• Comet

Which of the following objects in our solar system is characterized by a large, spherical shape and is primarily composed of gases?

• Sun

• Moon

• Asteroid

• Meteoroid

Which of the following objects in our solar system is considered a dwarf planet and is located in the Kuiper Belt?

• Sun

• Earth

• Pluto

• Mars

Which of the following objects in our solar system is characterized by its ring system and large number of moons?

• Sun

• Earth

• Saturn

• Asteroid

True or False: Comets are composed mostly of ice, dust, and gas, and have a tail that points away from the Sun.

• True

• False

True or False: The Kuiper Belt is a region in our solar system beyond the orbit of Neptune that contains many small, icy bodies including dwarf planets like Pluto.

• True

• False

True or False: The Sun is the largest object in our solar system.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3