Exploring the Solar System with The Magic School Bus

What did the class use to protect their eyes from the Sun's brightness?

• Nothing, they looked away

• Regular sunglasses

• Special heavy-duty sunblocked 8,000 Sun goggles

• A telescope

Why do you weigh less on Mercury compared to Earth?

• Because Mercury is smaller

• Because Mercury is closer to the Sun

• Because Mercury has more gravity

• Because Mercury is farther from the Sun

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What did the class find on Mars that suggested something was there?

• Meteorites

• Water

• Aliens

• Plants

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What makes Venus's clouds deadly?

• They are electrically charged

• They are made of sulfuric acid

• They are made of water

• They are extremely cold

What is the main reason Earth supports life?

• It has a lot of water

• It is the perfect distance from the Sun

• It has oxygen

• It has a strong magnetic field

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What divides our solar system into inner and outer planets?

• The Moon

• Jupiter's orbit

• The asteroid belt

• The Sun

Which planet is known for its beautiful rings?

• Mars

• Neptune

• Jupiter

• Saturn

What characteristic is unique to Uranus in the solar system?

• It has the most moons

• It has the most rings

• It is the only planet that rotates on its side

• It is the coldest planet

What did the class collect on Pluto as proof of their visit?

• Snow

• Rocks

• Dust

• Ice

What was the reaction of the alien from Pluto?

• It came to thank the class

• It wanted to learn about Earth

• It wanted to join the class

• It came to complain about litter