Comparative Planetary Sizes and Characteristics

Comparative Planetary Sizes and Characteristics

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Physics

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video compares the sizes of dwarf planets and main planets in the solar system. It starts with Ceres, the only dwarf planet in the inner solar system, and moves on to Makemake, Haumea, and Pluto. The video then discusses the inner planets: Mercury, Mars, Venus, and Earth, highlighting their sizes relative to each other. Finally, it covers the outer planets: Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, and Jupiter, emphasizing their massive sizes compared to Earth. The video concludes with a call to subscribe and visit the website.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many Ceres would fit across Earth?

Thirteen

Ten

Five

Twenty

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which dwarf planet is known for its elongated shape?

Pluto

Makemake

Ceres

Haumea

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the approximate diameter of Pluto?

1,430 km

2,300 km

3,400 km

4,800 km

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which planet is often referred to as Earth's twin?

Jupiter

Mercury

Venus

Mars

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the diameter of Mercury compared to Earth?

One third

Half

Equal

Two thirds

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many times wider is Neptune compared to Earth?

Four times

Three times

Five times

Two times

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which planet is similar in size to Neptune?

Saturn

Uranus

Mars

Jupiter

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