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WorksheetsObjects in our Solar System
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following characteristics made Pluto a dwarf planet?
orbits the sun
has a nearly round shape
creates its own energy
hasn't cleared its neighborhood (doesn't have dominant gravity)
Which object may begin to melt as it gets near the sun & creates a 'tail' of gases?
planet
asteroid
comet
meteor
Which small rocky objects DON'T orbit the sun and may be debris from comets or asteroids?
meteors
asteroids
comets
moons
Comets and asteroids both orbit our sun.
True
False
How many stars are in our solar system?
one
two
many
Which is the smallest organized system in space?
universe
galaxy
solar system
Which often enters are atmosphere, where they burn up and are known as 'shooting stars'?
comets
meteors
asteroids
Which planets are the inner planets starting with the one closest to the sun?
Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Venus
Mars, Venus, Earth, Mercury
Venus, Earth, Neptune, Mars
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
Which is the correct order of the outer planets?
Saturn, Venus, Earth, Pluto
Uranus, Neptune, Saturn, Jupiter
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Pluto
Which group of planets are small & rocky?
Terrestrial planets (inner)
Gas Giants (outer)
