Astronomy - Planets and Solar System Review

When a planet passes in front of the Sun,

• We experience an increase in the apparent brightness of the Sun

• The planet disappears from sight

• We experience a decrease in the apparent brightness of the Sun

• The Sun disappears completely

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Which of the following phenomenon has helped scientists discover and study exoplanets?

• Eclipses

• Seasons

• Revolution

• Planetary Transit

A large space rock that orbits the sun is called?

• Asteroid

• Comet

• Meteor

• Meteorite

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Which of the following is NOT a gas giant?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Venus

• Neptune

Which of the following is NOT a terrestrial planet?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Uranus

• Mars

Although similar in size, what is one trait that makes Venus different from the Earth?

• Venus doesn't rotate.

• Venus has no atmosphere.

• Venus has very little water to cool off the planet.

• Venus has a thicker atmosphere that holds more heat.

Where would you find the Asteroid Belt?

• Between Earth and Mars

• Between Mars and Jupiter

• Between Jupiter and Saturn

• Past Neptune

Which of the choices lists solar system objects from largest to smallest?

• Sun, Jupiter, Earth, Moon

• Moon, Earth, Jupiter, Sun

• Sun, Earth, Jupiter, Moon

• Jupiter, Sun, Earth, Moon

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What makes Uranus different from all the other planets?

• It rotates backwards

• It rotates on its side.

• Its made up of gas.

• It has more than one moon.

Which planet has the most moons?

• Uranus

• Earth

• Mars

• Saturn