STEMscopes Our Solar System Scope Assessment Review (3rd Grade)

What planet is closest to the Sun?

• Earth

• Venus

• Mars

• Mercury

The inner planets all have rocky surfaces. How does this compare to the outer planets?

• The outer planets are made of gas, not rock.

• The outer planets also have rocky surfaces.

• The outer planets have atmospheres that are made of the same thing.

• 1. The outer planets are all the same temperature. 

Which of the following lists the outer planets in our solar system?

• 1. Jupiter, Saturn, Earth, Mars 

• 1. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune 

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

• Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus

What causes the seasons on Earth?

• The Moon orbiting Earth

• The Sun orbiting Earth

• Earth orbiting the Sun

• Earth orbiting the Moon

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What is true about Neptune?

• It is the sixth planet from the Sun.

• It is the fourth planet from the Sun.

• It is the third planet from the Sun.

• It is the eighth planet from the Sun.

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The image shows the planets in our solar system. What are the names of the numbered planets in the image? (Choose TWO answers)

• Mercury

• Venus

• Neptune

• Uranus

• Earth

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The table lists characteristics of the interactions of Earth, the Moon, and the Sun. Identify which characteristic goes with the correct amount of time described.

• 30 Days

• 365 Days

The table lists characteristics of the interactions of Earth, the Moon, and the Sun. Identify which characteristic goes with the correct amount of time described.

• 30 Days

• 365 Days

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8. The image provided shows a model of the Sun, Earth, and the Moon in relation to each other. Which of the models is correct based on what you know about the three objects?

• Model A

• Model B

• Model C

• Model D

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Look at the statements. Which TWO statements are TRUE?

• Earth orbits the Moon.

• The Sun orbits Sun.

• The Moon orbits Earth.

• Earth orbits the Sun.

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