What is the author's purpose for writing this passage?

• To entertain you with facts about space.

• To inform you about differences between the inner and outer planets.

• To persuade you to move to Mars.

• To inform you about the size of Jupiter.

What is the main idea of this passage?

• Jupiter and Saturn are the largest planets in the solar system.

• Our solar system is very large.

• The inner and outer planets have different characteristics.

• The inner planets are small.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Why are the inner planets called "terrestrial planets"?

The inner planets are called "terrestrial planets" because they are primarily composed of ______.

• rock
• gas

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

How is Venus' rotation unique?

Venus's rotation is unique because it spins in the _________ direction.

• opposite
• same

What creates the blue-green color that Uranus and Neptune share?

• The blue-color that Uranus and Neptune share is created by clouds of methane.

• The blue-color that Uranus and Neptune share is created by rocks.

• The blue-color that Uranus and Neptune share is created by stars.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

How are the rings of the outer planets formed?

• The rings of the outer planets formed when an object passes too close to a planet.

• The rings of the outer planets formed when an object passes too far from a planet.

Find the fact that matches the planet.

The inner planet takes 365 days to orbit the sun.

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

• Jupiter

Find the fact that matches the planet.

This gas planet sits on its side and has a blue-green color.

• Uranus

• Neptune

• Jupiter

• Mars

Find the fact that matches the planet.

The inner planet is the smallest planet in the solar system.

• Mercury

• Mars

• Venus

• Uranus

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Find the fact that matches the planet.

This outer planet would float in water.

• Saturn

• Jupiter

• Neptune

• Earth