Planets and Orbits Review

What is the relationship between distance from The Sun and Rate of Revolution?

• The closer the planet, the slower the rate of revolution

• The farther the planet, the slower the rate of revolution.

• All planets have the same rate of revolution

• There is no relationship

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

Based on ECCENTRICITY ONLY, which planet has the most ideal, life-supporting orbit?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Mars

Which of the following characteristics is MOST associated with Jovian planets compared to terrestrial planets?

• A solid, rocky surface

• Closer to the Sun

• High Density

• Primarily composed of hydrogen and helium

Based on the pattern in the data table, predict the period of Mars' orbit.

• less than 88 days

• between 88 and 224.6 days

• greater than 365.2 days

• exactly 2x 224.6 days

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

Which planet has the longest revolution around the Sun?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Neptune

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NGSS.HS-PS2-4

Which planet spins the fastest?

• Jupiter
• the Sun
• Pluto
• Earth

Approximately how long does it take the Earth to move from position A to position B?

• 1 year

• 6 months

• 1 day

• 12 hours

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How are moons helpful in our search for habitable zones in a solar system?

• While some planets (e.g. gas giants) may not be able to support life, their moons potentially can.

• Moons may contain liquid water that can support life

• Moons show us what failed worlds look like - if there is too much or too little of something (ex. too hot, too much ice, too little water)

• All of the Above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Terrestrial Planets are _______, _________, and _________

• Smaller, more dense and closer to the Sun

• Larger, less dense, further from the Sun

• Smaller, less dense, far from the Sun

• Large, made mostly of gas, have long periods of revolution.

Compare the Periods of Rotation for the 8 planets in our solar system. Which statement is true?

• Terrestrial planets rotate at a slower rate compared to Jovian planets

• Terrestrial plants rotate at a faster rate compared to Jovian planets.

• All planets rotate at the same rate.