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Worksheetssolar system
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 28mins
Which statement is true about the solar system?
The gas planets are closer to the Sun.
The solid planets are closer to the Sun.
The planets are arranged in order of increasing size.
The solid planets are much larger than the gas planets
What keeps Mars in orbit around the Sun?
friction
gravity
magnetism
solar power
Which statement describes asteroids and comets?
Asteroids are solid, and comets are gaseous.
Asteroids are gaseous, and comets are solid.
Both asteroids and comets are solids.
Both asteroids and comets are gaseous.
An astronomical unit (AU) refers to the distance between
the Moon and the Sun.
Earth and the Moon.
the Sun and the nearest star.
Earth and the Sun.
Astronomers measure distances using very large units called light years. Which distance between celestial objects would most likely be measured in light years?
distance between two stars in the same galaxy
distance between two planets in the same solar system
distance between the Sun and Earth
distance between the Moon and Earth
Earth, along with the other planets, revolves around the Sun. The planets revolve in a counterclockwise direction. The cause of the revolution is mostly due to which force?
frictional
electrical
gravitational
magnetic
Astronomical units can be used to measure distances between objects in outer space. One astronomical unit (AU) is the distance between Earth and the Sun. Based on this information, about how many astronomical units is Mars from the Sun?
1.0
.3
.7
1.5
Mars is an inner planet and Jupiter is an outer planet. Which best describes the relationship between the two planets?
They are located on opposite sides of the asteroid belt.
They have the same orbital periods around the Sun.
They orbit the Sun in opposite directions.
They have the same orbital periods around the Sun.
A large, solid spherical body in the solar system is classified as a moon. Which characteristic of the body gives it this classification?
It lacks liquid water.
It reflects light from a star.
It orbits a nearby planet.
It rotates on its axis.
What is the correct order of the outer planets?
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranium and Pluto
Neptune, Jupiter, Orion and Pluto
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranium and Pluto
