Study Guide - Planets of the Solar System

Which of these is the center of the solar system?

• The Sun

• Mars

• Jupiter

• The Moon

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Which planet is closest to Earth?

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Neptune

• Venus

Which planet is the largest planet in the solar system?

• Saturn

• Venus

• Neptune

• Jupiter

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Which lists three planets in the correct order beginning with the one closest to the Sun?

• Mercury, Mars, Venus

• Saturn, Jupiter, Pluto

• Earth, Jupiter, Uranus

• Jupiter, Mars, Earth

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Which planet is the smallest in the solar system?

• Neptune

• Mercury

• Mars

• Earth

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Saturn is the second largest planet, and it is known for its...

• dull color

• blue-green color

• size

• bright, beautiful rings

The outer planets are also known as the...

• far from sun planets

• space probes

• Gas Giants

• distant stars

Which planet is closest to the sun?

• Earth

• Mercury

• Mars

• Pluto

Mars is sometimes called the _______. It is covered with red rocks and soil.

• Rocky Planet

• Bright Planet

• Gray Planet

• Red Planet

_________ is the only planet to support life.

• Jupiter

• Venus

• Earth

• Neptune

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