Solar System Review

What is at the center of our solar system?

• Moon

• Sun

• Earth

• Mars

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Long ago, many people thought that the Earth was at the center of our solar system. This was called the "Geocentric Model" Which picture shows the Geocentric model?

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Rotate means-

• To spin

• To go around

Revolve means-

• To spin

• To go around

Which picture shows rotation

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The Earth rotates on its ______

• Ocean

• Rings

• Axis

• Side

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Which answer shows the correct order of the planets from the sun?

• Mars, Venus, Earth, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Earth, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Pluto, Uranus, Neptune, Mars, Venus

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Venus, Earth, Mars, Mercury, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune

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Select all that are true about Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars

• They are Terrestrial Planets

• They have rocky surfaces

• They are inner planets

• Their characteristics support life

Which planet is about the same size as Earth?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Mars

• Jupiter

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Which planet has a thin atmosphere, is covered in craters, and resembles our moon in size?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars