The Scientific Method and Planets

Which of the following planets are considered inner planets?

• A) Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

• B) Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• C) Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn

• D) Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Neptune

Which planet is known as Earth's sister planet due to its similar features?

• Mars

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Mercury

Fill in the blank: The outer planets are also called ______ because they are very large and have very thick atmospheres.

• gas giants

• terrestrial planets

• dwarf planets

• rocky planets

True or False: Mercury is the hottest planet in our solar system.

• True

• False

Which planet has the shortest period of revolution of all the planets?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

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What is the main component of Venus' atmosphere?

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Methane

Which planet is the only one known to hold liquid water on its surface?

• Earth

• Mars

• Venus

• Mercury

What is the Great Red Spot on Jupiter?

• A giant spinning storm in Jupiter's atmosphere, about the size of Earth.

• A large volcano on Jupiter's surface.

• A moon orbiting Jupiter.

• A region of intense magnetic field on Jupiter.

Which planet is known for its rings and has the most moons in the solar system?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Neptune

Fill in the blank: Science is ____________.

• The study of the natural world.

• A form of art.

• A type of music.

• A branch of literature.

• A style of cooking.