Big Idea 5 The Galaxy & Our Solar System Quiz

What is a galaxy?

• A system of millions or billions of stars, dust, gas, and objects held together by gravity

• A large piece of rock and metal orbiting stars

• A large mixture of rock, gas, dust, and ice orbiting stars

• A large spherical body which orbits a star

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What is the name of the galaxy that contains our Solar System?

• Triangulum

• Whirlpool

• Milky Way

• Andromeda

Which of the following objects orbit stars in a galaxy?

• Stars, moons, and asteroids

• Comets, planets, and galaxies

• Moons, asteroids, and stars

• Asteroids, comets, and planets

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Where is the asteroid belt in our Solar System located?

• Between the orbits of Earth and Mars

• Between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter

• Between the orbits of Jupiter and Saturn

• Between the orbits of Saturn and Uranus

Which planet is the third from the Sun in our Solar System?

• Mars

• Venus

• Earth

• Jupiter

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How many moons does Jupiter have?

• 1

• 27

• 79

• 53

Which of the following planets is an inner planet?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Neptune

• Mars

Which of the following planets has the most visible rings?

• Jupiter

• Uranus

• Neptune

• Saturn

What is the primary composition of the outer planets?

• Metal

• Gas

• Ice

• Rock