Planetary Data

Identify two terrestrial planets shown in the models. Explain why they are considered terrestrial planets.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Identify the name of Pluto's moon that most likely has an orbit farthest from Pluto. Explain how the data indicate that this moon's orbit has the greatest distance from Pluto.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which planets orbit most eccentric? (HINT: Use eccentricity column)

• Neptune

• Mars

• Earth

• Jupiter

Which planet is the largest?

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Neptune

• Jupiter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which planet is the most dense?

• Venus

• Neptune

• Earth

• Saturn

Based on the data table, which planet has the strongest (highest) gravitational force?

• Mercury

• Earth

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Neptune

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Based on the data table, which planet has the most elliptical orbit?

• Mars

• Pluto

• Our Moon

• Saturn

• Neptune

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Based on the data table, which planet has the shorest orbital period (days)?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Based on the data table, which planet is the most dense?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

• Saturn

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Based on the data table, which planet has the coldest mean temperature?

• Venus

• Uranus

• Saturn

• Neptune

• Pluto

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3