Unit 09: 4.5/4.6 Planets & Solar System

Which of the following statements is true about the rotation of planets?

• Planets rotate around the sun.

• Planets rotate on their axes.

• Planets do not rotate.

• Planets rotate around the moon.

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Which of the following is true about the size of Earth compared to the sun?

• Earth is larger than the sun.

• Earth is about the same size as the sun.

• Earth is much smaller than the sun.

• Earth is the same size as Jupiter.

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The diagram below shows one way to model the Solar System. What is a limitation of this model?

• It does not correctly show the order of the planets.

• It does not include all of the major planets in the Solar System.

• It does not correctly show the relative sizes of the planets.

• It does not correctly show the relative distance of each planet from the Sun.

How long does it take Earth to make one revolution around the sun?

• 28 1/2 days

• 365 1/4 days

• 24 hours

• 1 month

What is the center of our solar system?

• moon
• earth
• sun
• Jupiter

How long does it take for Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 30 days

• 12 hours

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VA.4.5.a

Which planet is known for having a prominent ring system?

• Earth

• Mars

• Saturn

• Venus

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VA.4.5.b

Which planet is known for its Great Red Spot?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Neptune

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Which planet is similar to Earth in size and mass and has a permanent blanket of clouds that traps thermal energy, causing high temperatures?

• Pluto

• Venus

• Mars

• Mercury

How does the size of the sun compare to the planets?

• The sun is smaller than all the planets.

• The sun is about the same size as Earth.

• The sun is larger than all the planets.

• The sun is the same size as Jupiter.

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