Elevate Science Topic 6 - Solar System Review

A __________ is a huge ball of very hot matter that gives off energy.

• comet

• asteroid

• star

• planet

Which planet is farthest from the sun?

• Neptune

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Mars

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Which of the following explains a difference between the inner planets and outer planets?

• The inner planets are farther away from the sun, and the outer planets are closer to the sun.

• The inner planets do not have any moons, and the outer planets each have a moon.

• The inner planets are made up of gas, and the outer planets are made up of rock.

• The inner planets are largely made of rock, and the outer planets are largely made of gas and liquid (ice).

A _________ is a satellite made up of rock and ice that orbits a planet.

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How does Earth's moon affect our planet?

• The moon blocks the sun at night in the summer to help cool us off.

• The moon helps to stabilize the wobbling motion that takes place as Earth rotates around its axis.

• The moon helps heat the Earth during the day and provides us with energy.

• The moon provides a force field to protect Earth.

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What is this a picture of?

• moon

• star

• asteroid

• comet

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Comets are chunks of rock and ________ that have a trail.

Asteroids and comets are pieces left over from the giant cloud of gas and dust that formed the solar system. Over how many years ago did they form?

• 1 million

• 300

• 156, 000

• 4.5 billion

Which of the following are common characteristics of all eight planets? Mark all that apply.

• All planets are round.

• All planets are made up of rocky substances.

• All planets rely on gravity and orbit to stay in alignment.

• All planets revolve around the sun.

Earth is one of eight planets in our solar system. There are four planets in the inner solar system and four planets in the outer solar system. What makes Earth an inner solar system planet?

• Earth has gases in the atmosphere.

• Earth is closer to the sun than all of the outer planets.

• Earth is made up of rocky substances.

• In the winter season, Earth experiences cold temperatures.