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WorksheetsOur Universe The solar system
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A __________ is a chunk of ice & dust that has a bright head & a long narrow tail.
a)
asteroid
b)
planet
c)
meteoroid
d)
comet
2.
How long does it take Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?
a)
24 hours
b)
one week
c)
one month
d)
one year
3.
Earth completes one full ___________ on its axis every 24 hours.
a)
rotation
b)
revolution
c)
resolution
d)
reservation
4.
Which planet is between Venus and Mars?
a)
Earth
b)
Neptune
c)
Mercury
d)
Jupiter
5.
Where is a meteor located?
a)
In the atmosphere
b)
In outer space
c)
On the ground
6.
Where is a meteoroid located?
a)
In the atmosphere
b)
In outer space
c)
On the ground
7.
Where is a meteorite located?
a)
In the atmosphere
b)
In outer space
c)
On the ground
8.
What object in the solar system is considered a dwarf planet?
a)
Mercury
b)
Mars
c)
Pluto
d)
Neptune
9.
What is the correct order of the planets from the sun?
a)
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
b)
Mercury, Earth, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
c)
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune.
d)
Mars, Venus, Earth, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
10.
Which is the largest object in our solar system?
a)
Sun
b)
Jupiter
c)
Earth
d)
Pluto
11.
Which planet is closest to the sun?
a)
Uranus
b)
Mercury
c)
Neptune
d)
Earth
12.
Which planet is farthest from the sun?
a)
Neptune
b)
Pluto
c)
Earth
d)
Uranus
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