Exploring Space and the Solar System

How far is space from Earth's surface?

• 60 miles

• 500 miles

• 100 miles

• 200 miles

What speed must a shuttle reach to escape Earth's atmosphere?

• 2,500 miles per hour

• 1,000 miles per hour

• 3,500 miles per hour

• 5,000 miles per hour

In the scale model, how far is Mercury from the Sun?

• 1,000 feet

• 1,500 feet

• 740 feet

• 500 feet

What object represents Venus in the scale model?

• A quarter

• A kiwi

• A penny

• A lime

How far is Earth from the Sun in the scale model?

• 1 mile

• 1/2 mile

• 1/4 mile

• 3/4 mile

Which planet is represented by a quarter in the scale model?

• Mars

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

How far is Jupiter from the Sun in the scale model?

• 2.5 miles

• 1.9 miles

• 1.3 miles

• 1 mile

What object represents Saturn in the scale model?

• A small watermelon

• A beach ball

• An exercise ball

• A honeydew

In the scale model, what fruit represents Uranus?

• A lime

• A honeydew

• A kiwi

• A small watermelon

How far is Proxima Centauri in the scale model?

• Three times around the Earth

• Four times around the Earth

• Twice around the Earth

• Once around the Earth