SOL 4.7 - Solar System

Name:

1. Which planet is a gas giant?

• Venus
• Earth
• Saturn

2. Which chart is correct?

• A
• B
• C
• D

3. Name the planets in order from the sun.

• A
• B
• C
• D

4. Directions: Type your answer in the blank. How many planets do scientists consider to be in our current solar system?

(a)  

5. How is the Earth different from all of the other planets?

• A. It has a breathable atmosphere.
• B. It rotates on its axis.
• C. It is warmed by the sun.
• D. It has a rocky surface.

6. What is the center of the solar system?

• Earth
• Jupiter
• Sun
• Stars

7. What is the largest planet in our solar system and considered to be a gas giant?

• Venus
• Sun
• Jupiter
• Earth

8. What is the name of the planet closest to the sun?

• Mars
• Mercury
• Earth
• Venus

9. What does number 6 represent in the diagram?

• Earth
• Mars
• Saturn