GCSE Astronomy Paper 2

Which of these are the four terrestrial planets?

• Mars, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

• Venus, Pluto, Ceres, Jupiter

• Earth, Mars, Venus, Saturn

The two types of planets are ____ and Gas Giants

1 AU is the distance between earth and _____

What is the difference between a planet and a Dwarf Planet

Name something that is classed as a Small Solar System Object (SSO)

Where do most asteroids reside?

• Asteroid Belt

• Kuiper Belt

• Oort Cloud

How long is the period of a short period comet?

How long is the period of a long period comet?

Where do short period comets originate?

Where do long period comets originate?

• Oort Cloud

• Kuiper Belt

• Asteroid Belt