Lab 6: Solar System - Part 1: Background

Ancient astronomers observed objects that appeared to move among the stars. What were these objects?

• Planets

• Stars

• Comets

• Galaxies

Which planet was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006?

• Pluto

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Venus

Most of the asteroids orbit in a region between the orbits of which two planets?

• Mars and Jupiter

• Earth and Mars

• Jupiter and Saturn

• Venus and Earth

The four terrestrial planets in our solar system are:

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars

• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune

• Pluto, Ceres, Eris, and Haumea

• Venus, Earth, Mars, and Jupiter

What did the ancient Romans call the Sun?

• The ancient Romans called the Sun 'Sol.'

• The ancient Romans called the Sun 'Luna.'

• The ancient Romans called the Sun 'Terra.'

• The ancient Romans called the Sun 'Stella.'

What is the mean distance of the Sun from Earth?

• 93 million miles

• 50 million miles

• 150 million miles

• 200 million miles

Mercury is named after which Roman god?

• Mercury

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Venus

How long does it take for Mercury to orbit the Sun?

• 88 days

• 365 days

• 225 days

• 687 days

The surface temperature range on Mercury is:

• -173°C to 427°C

• -100°C to 300°C

• 0°C to 500°C

• -200°C to 400°C

Venus is named after which Roman goddess known for love and beauty?

• Juno

• Minerva

• Venus

• Diana