Planets Review

Which of the following is NOT an inner planet?

• Earth

• Jupiter

• Venus

• Mercury

What characteristic is common among the outer planets?

• They all have rocky surfaces.

• They are smaller than the inner planets.

• They have many moons.

• They are closer to the Sun than the inner planets.

Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?

• Venus

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

• Earth

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Neptune

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which planet has the most complex ring system?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Neptune

What is the main difference between terrestrial and gas giant planets?

• Terrestrial planets are larger.

• Gas giant planets have rings.

• Terrestrial planets have a solid rocky surface.

• Gas giant planets are closer to the Sun.

Which planet has the shortest orbit around the Sun?

• Earth

• Mercury

• Venus

• Mars

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What is unique about Venus's rotation?

• It rotates in the opposite direction to most planets.

• It has the fastest rotation.

• It does not rotate.

• It rotates once every 100 Earth years.

Which planet is known for its Great Red Spot?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Neptune

What is the main component of Saturn's rings?

• Gas

• Ice and rock

• Pure rock

• Liquid water