Space Bodies

A celestial body that revolves around a planet.

• Moon

• Star

• Comet

• Meteor

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Something that orbits around another object.

• Satellite

• Sun

• Galaxy

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Remains of meteoroids that strike the surface of Earth or the Moon.

• Meteor

• Meteorites

• Meteoid

What is the region between the inner and outer planets where most asteroids orbit around the Sun called?

• Asteroid Belt

• Solar System

• Inner Planet

• Outer Planet

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

What is the smallest planet in our solar system?

• Mercury

• Mars

• Venus

• Earth

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

What is the largest planet in our Solar System?

• Earth

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

How many planets are there?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

• Earth

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

How many planets in our solar system have rings?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 3

What planet is known as the Earth's "twin" because of its similar size and proximity to the Sun?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Venus

• Mercury

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3