Exploring Our Solar System: A Cosmic Journey

What is the Solar System described as in the document?

• Our cosmic neighborhood

• A distant galaxy

• A single planet

• A star cluster

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which of the following is NOT included in the Solar System?

• Sun

• Planets

• Black holes

• Moons

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

What is the surface temperature of the Sun?

• 3,000°C

• 5,500°C

• 7,000°C

• 9,000°C

Which planets are considered the inner planets?

• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

• Pluto, Eris, Haumea, Makemake

• Ceres, Vesta, Pallas, Hygiea

Which planet is the closest to the Sun?

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

• Mercury

Which planet is referred to as Earth's 'Evil Twin'?

• Mars

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Saturn

Compared to outer planets, inner planets have ______ moons.

• More

• Fewer or no

• The same number of

• Double the

Which planet is known for its thick atmosphere of carbon dioxide and rotates backwards compared to other planets?

• Earth

• Venus

• Mars

• Jupiter

Mars is known for its ______ appearance.

• Blue

• Green

• Reddish

• Yellow

The Asteroid Belt is located between which two planets?

• Earth and Mars

• Mars and Jupiter

• Jupiter and Saturn

• Venus and Earth