Exploring the Solar System

Exploring the Solar System

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English

3rd Grade

Hard

Main ideas and supporting details, Understanding word meanings, Comprehending a text

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the passage provide information about?

Order of the planets from the sun

Types of stars in the solar system

History of space exploration

Formation of the moon

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Comprehending a text

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes each planet in the solar system unique and interesting?

Different sizes and compositions

Varied surface features and atmospheres

Distinct orbits and moons

Unique magnetic fields and gravitational pulls

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Main ideas and supporting details

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Mercury described as?

Very cold

Moderate temperature

Extremely hot

Mildly warm

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Understanding word meanings

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main idea of the passage 'Exploring the Solar System'?

The solar system consists of the sun and all the planets, moons, and other objects that orbit around it.

The sun is the largest object in the solar system.

The solar system is made up of nine planets.

The moon is the only object that orbits around the sun.

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Main ideas and supporting details

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Saturn known for?

Giant size

Beautiful rings made of ice and rock

Close proximity to the Sun

Many moons

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Understanding word meanings