Solar System Quiz

What does the rotation of the Earth cause?

• the four seasons

• day and night

• movement of clouds

• phases of the Moon

The eight planets of the Solar System can be divided into two groups, as shown in the table below. Which of the following correctly identifies the planets in these groups?

• Group 1 is the four inner planets, and Group 2 is the four outer planets.

• Group 2 is the two outer planets, and, Group 1 is the six inner planets.

• Group 1 is the four outer planets, and Group 2 is the four inner planets.

• Group 2 is the six outer planets, and Group 1 is the two inner planets.

Complete the statement: Stars appear to move because

• the Sun orbits the Earth.

• the moon moves with the stars.

• the moon changes position in the sky.

• the Earth is rotating on its axis.

All of the stars in the sky, except for one, are so far away that they look like small points of light. The one star that does not appear as a small point of light is called ________.

Of the following planets, which is the closest to the Sun?

• Uranus

• Jupiter

• Neptune

• Saturn

Why is the Sun so bright that other stars cannot be seen in the daytime sky?

• because the Sun is unusually bright for a star

• because the Sun is unusually large for a star

• because the Sun is much closer than the other stars

• because the Sun is much hotter than the other stars

Lauren went outside with her telescope to study the constellations. While observing the night sky, she notices that the big dipper appears to have moved during the night. What causes this constellation to appear to be moving?

• Stars revolve around the Earth all throughout the day.

• Constellations are moving across the sky as hours pass.

• The big dipper appears to move because of the Earth's rotation.

• The constellation appears to have moved because Lauren's position has changed.

What is the sequence of outer planets, in order from the Sun?

• Earth - Jupiter - Saturn - Uranus

• Saturn - Uranus - Neptune - Pluto

• Jupiter - Saturn - Uranus - Pluto

• Jupiter - Saturn - Uranus - Neptune

Which of the following was not used in early navigation:

• Compass

• Sextant

• Star Maps

• Satellites

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun?

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 30 days

• 12 hours