SCIENCE 10.17.24

Why are the four inner planets also known as terrestrial planets?

• They are made of rocks.

• They are made of gas and dust.

• They are made of ice and water.

• They are made of plasma and energy.

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Which planet is very hot on one side and very cold on the other?

• Earth

• Venus

• Mercury

• Mars

Why is it hot on one side and cold on the other?

• It's hot on one side and cold on the other because the hot side is in a desert region.

• It's hot on one side and cold on the other because the hot side is closer to the Earth's core.

• It's hot on one side and cold on the other because the hot side is covered with a thermal blanket.

• It's hot on one side and cold on the other because the hot side always faces the sun.

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What is a satellite?

• A satellite is something that orbits a planet or larger object.

• A satellite is something that lands on a planet or larger object.

• A satellite is something that collides with a planet or larger object.

• A satellite is something that avoids a planet or larger object.

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Some satellites are natural and some are _________.

• artificial

• man-made

• celestial

• terrestrial

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Earth has one natural satellite. It is the _________.

• Moon

• Sun

• Mars

• Venus

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How many natural satellites does Mars have?

• Mars has 3 satellites. They are tiny.

• Mars has 1 satellite. It is tiny.

• Mars has 2 satellites. They are tiny.

• Mars has 4 satellites. They are tiny.

Which planet is almost the same size as the Earth?

• Mars

• Mercury

• Jupiter

• Venus

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Which planet is mostly covered with water?

• Mars

• Venus

• Earth

• Jupiter

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Mars is between the Earth and the _________.

• Jupiter

• Venus

• Equator

• Asteroid Belt

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