I WONDER - How Are The Planets Named?

I WONDER - How Are The Planets Named?

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Physics, Science

KG - 6th Grade

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The video explains that six out of eight planets in our solar system are named after Roman Gods. Jupiter, the largest planet, is named after the most powerful Roman God. Neptune is named after the Roman God of the sea.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many planets in our solar system are named after Roman Gods?

7

6

5

4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which planet is the largest in our solar system?

Mars

Jupiter

Saturn

Earth

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Jupiter is named after which type of Roman God?

The God of Love

The God of the Sea

The God of War

The most powerful Roman God

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which planet is named after the Roman God of the Sea?

Neptune

Venus

Mercury

Mars

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Neptune named after a Roman God?

Because it is the smallest planet

Because of its blue color resembling the sea

Because it is the farthest planet from the Sun

Because it is the closest planet to the Sun