Outer planets have these characteristics:

Long orbits, made up of gas, have many moons

Long orbits, made up of gas, have few moons

Short orbits, made up of gas, have many moons

Long orbits, have a rocky crust, have many moons

Identify a characteristic that describes BOTH an inner and outer planet

Both are celestial bodies that orbit the Sun.

Outer planets have shorter orbital periods than inner planets.

Inner planets are larger than outer planets.

Both are made of gas and have no solid surface.

What characteristic describes an inner planet?

Rocky surfaces and proximity to the Sun.

Presence of rings and large moons.

High temperatures and lack of atmosphere.

Gaseous composition and distance from the Sun.

What characteristic describes an outer planet?

Large size and thick atmospheres.

Small size and thin atmospheres.

Cold temperatures and minimal moons.

Why is the sun considered the center of the solar system?

The sun is the center of the solar system due to its massive gravitational influence.

The sun is a planet that orbits around the Earth.

The sun is the largest planet in the solar system.

The sun is a star that has no gravitational pull.

A moon is a natural satellite that orbits a planet.

A moon is a large asteroid that travels through space.

A moon is a planet that orbits the sun.

Describe the revolution of an outer planet

Outer planets have longer orbital periods due to their distance from the Sun.

Outer planets are made entirely of solid rock.

Outer planets revolve around the Sun in a clockwise direction.

Outer planets have shorter orbital periods than inner planets.

Which characteristic describes Mercury?

Mercury's surface is full of craters.

Mercury is known for its extensive ring system.

Mercury has a thick atmosphere composed mainly of nitrogen.

Mercury is the largest planet in the solar system.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Fill in the blank: The planet with the hottest surface temperature is ____. A) Mercury B) Venus C) Earth D) Mars.

Mercury

Venus

Earth

Mars

Which planet has a surface covered with iron oxide, giving it a reddish appearance?

Venus

Earth

Mercury

Mars

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The orbits of the _ planets are much shorter than the _ planets because of their proximity to the Sun.

A) inner, outer

B) outer, inner

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which planet contains water and oxygen needed for life?

Mercury

Venus

Earth

Mars

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Fill in the blank: The planet with a blue color due to methane in its atmosphere is _______. This planet also rotates almost entirely on its side.

Jupiter

Saturn

Uranus

Neptune

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Fill in the blank: The term 'Jovian' refers to planets that are ______.

A. Earth-like

B. Gas giants

C. Composed of water

D. Terrestrial

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Fill in the blank: The planet ______ is not considered a Jovian planet.

Jupiter

Saturn

Uranus

Earth

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Review Planets in Our Solar System

37 questions

Fill in the blank: The planet with the hottest surface temperature is ____. A) Mercury B) Venus C) Earth D) Mars.

Which planet has a surface covered with iron oxide, giving it a reddish appearance?

The orbits of the _ planets are much shorter than the _ planets because of their proximity to the Sun.

Which planet contains water and oxygen needed for life?

Fill in the blank: The planet with a blue color due to methane in its atmosphere is _______. This planet also rotates almost entirely on its side.

Fill in the blank: The term 'Jovian' refers to planets that are ______.

Fill in the blank: The planet ______ is not considered a Jovian planet.

Fill in the blank: The outer planets are primarily composed of ______.

Which group of planets is farther apart from each other?

Which group of planets has few or no moons?

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Review Planets in Our Solar System

37 questions

Fill in the blank: The planet with the hottest surface temperature is ____. A) Mercury B) Venus C) Earth D) Mars.

Which planet has a surface covered with iron oxide, giving it a reddish appearance?

The orbits of the _______ planets are much shorter than the _______ planets because of their proximity to the Sun.

Which planet contains water and oxygen needed for life?

Fill in the blank: The planet with a blue color due to methane in its atmosphere is _______. This planet also rotates almost entirely on its side.

Fill in the blank: The term 'Jovian' refers to planets that are ______.

Fill in the blank: The planet ______ is not considered a Jovian planet.

Fill in the blank: The outer planets are primarily composed of ______.

Which group of planets is farther apart from each other?

Which group of planets has few or no moons?

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