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WorksheetsSolar System
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the largest object in our solar system?
The moon
Jupiter
The sun
Which is an object in the solar system that is a piece of ice, dust and rock that orbits the sun?
Moon
Comet
Planet
How many planets are there in our solar system?
7
8
9
Which list shows the correct order of the planets from the sun?
Earth, Mars, Venus, Jupiter
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
Mars, Venus, Earth, Saturn
What is the 7th planet from the sun?
Neptune
Jupiter
Uranus
Which planet is an inner planet?
Venus
Uranus
Saturn
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are known as the ___________________.
inner planets
outer planets
What do Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars have in common?
They all have rocky surfaces.
They all are gaseous planets.
They all support life.
Do the inner or outer planets have more moons?
Inner planets
Outer planets
Which planet is the hottest planet in our solar system?
Neptune
Saturn
Venus
Which of the following is a reason why Earth is the only planet that supports life? Click all possible answers.
Earth has an atmosphere.
Earth has liquid water.
Earth's distance from the sun is suitable for life.
When Earth spins, it turns around an imaginary line, which is known as _____________________.
an axis
an orbit
a moon
_________________ is the movement in which Earth spins around its axis.
Revolution
Rotation
Orbit
How long does it take for Earth to rotate once around its axis?
1 year
1 month
1 day
It is daytime where Rana lives. This means that the Earth is ______________________.
facing away from the sun
facing towards the sun
not moving at all
How long does it take for Earth to revolve once around the sun?
1 month
1 day
1 year
Earth's revolution around the sun and the tilt of Earth's axis cause _______________________.
day and night
the seasons
nothing
What do scientists use to study the planets and stars?
A thermometer
A camera
A telescope
What is a telescope?
It is an instrument used to see objects that are far away, such as planets and stars.
It is an instrument used to see objects that are close.
It is a spacecraft where astronauts live.
Why is the International Space Station so important?
It is the only spacecraft that astronauts live in to study about the solar system and gain more knowledge.
It is a large telescope that orbits around Earth.
It is a large telescope that is found on Earth and it takes picture of the solar system.
