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WorksheetsPlanets and Constellations
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 21mins
Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are the....
inner planets
outer planets
Which planets are considered outer planets?
mercury, venus, mars, earth
earth, mars, jupiter, saturn
jupiter, saturn, uranus, neptune
Which planet is farthest from the sun?
mercury
earth
saturn
neptune
Which planet is 2nd from the sun?
mercury
venus
earth
mars
Which planet is 7th from the sun?
earth
neptune
saturn
uranus
Which planet is 3rd from the sun?
mars
earth
jupiter
saturn
Which planet is 6th from the sun?
saturn
jupiter
earth
uranus
Which planet is 4th from the sun?
jupiter
earth
mars
venus
Which planet is 5th from the sun?
saturn
jupiter
venus
neptune
List the 4 planets made of rock
(a)
List the 4 planets made of gas
(a)
The sun is located in the (a) of the solar system.
The sun is a large ball of extremely hot ________ that gives off heat and light.
rock
gas
lava
sand
The sun is a ___________.
planet
star
constellation
Earth is unique because it is the only planet with _______________.
rocks and water
gas and aliens
water and human life
True or False: The Earth's Moon has an atmosphere.
True
False
True or False: The inner planets are also known as the gas giants.
True
False
True or False: All planets orbit/revolve around the Sun.
True
False
True or False: There are no moons in the Solar System.
True
False
True or False: The outer planets are also called the gas giants.
True
False
This planet has no water on its surface....
mercury
venus
earth
mars
Name the constellation.
(a)
Name the constellation.
(a)
Identify the constellation.
Ursa Major
Ursa Minor
Orion
What is circled in the picture?
Ursa Major
The North Star
Ursa Minor
A constellation is.....
the study of stars and outer space.
a group of stars forming a pattern.
people who study stars and outer space.
Astronomy is.....
the study of stars and outer space.
a group of stars forming a pattern.
people who study stars and outer space.
Astronomers are.....
the study of stars and outer space.
a group of stars forming a pattern.
people who study stars and outer space.
This planet is known for its big red spot.
earth
mars
jupiter
saturn
(a) is the most recognizable constellation.
There are (a) constellations currently recognized by atronomers.
Stars appear to move in the night sky because of the ______________________________________.
clouds
earth's rotation
the moon
The Great Bear is another name for which constellation?
Ursa Major
Ursa Minor
Orion
Select the three things we depend on to see constellations.
location
earth
time
date
sun
In order to see the rings on ____________________, you need a telescope.
venus
earth
saturn
neptune
