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ATD - The Solar System

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 4hrs 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1. The Universe is everything we can touch, feel,

sense, measure or detect.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

2. The exact size of the universe is 93 billion light years across and we have observed it completely.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

3. How do scientists believe the universe began?

a)

It began as the creation of the will of Zeus.

b)

It began as a result of an ancient battle between advanced civilizations.

c)

It began in a Big Bang about 14 billion years ago.

d)

It began from an ocean that was the home of ancient gods.

4.

4. What are galaxies?

a)

Galaxies are group of stars and many other objects found in space.

b)

Galxies are groups of moons surrounding large planets.

c)

Galaxies are groups of planets clustered together.

d)

Galaxies are dust clouds in space where stras arre born.

5.

5. The Solar System is made up of the Sun, the planets, and other objects. Check the boxes that ARE part of the Solar System. (3)

a)

dwarf planets

b)

balck holes

c)

comets

d)

asteroid belt

e)

neutron stars

6.

6. Mark the options that name the inner planets of the Solar System. (3)

a)

Jupiter

b)

Venus

c)

Mercury

d)

Uranus

e)

Mars

7.

7. Mark the options that name the outer planets of the Solar System. (3)

a)

Earth

b)

Saturn

c)

Neptune

d)

The Sun

e)

Pluto

8.

8. The Sun is a yellow dwarf star at the center of our Solar System.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

9. The Sun is made up by the following gases: (2)

a)

hydrogen

b)

oxygen

c)

kryptonite

d)

helium

10.

10. Which of the following options would best describe Mercury?

a)

lush planet covered with green fields

b)

a blue planet covered with oceans

c)

barren planet covered with craters

d)

a gas planet with constant storms

11.

11. What is the main difference between Earth and Venus?

a)

Venus does not have an atmosphere

b)

Earth is twice the size of Venus

c)

Venus is slightly hotter than Earth

d)

water, essential for life, is not found on Venus

12.

12. What is the most important difference between Earth and the other planets?

a)

it is the only planet that has a natural satellite

b)

it is the only planet cpable of sustaining life

c)

earth is teh only planet that rotates on its axis

d)

Earth is the only celestial body on the Solar System with water

13.

13. What is the most likely reason for Mars' red color on its surface?

a)

It is red because the soil contains rusty iron.

b)

it is red because long ago battles were fought.

c)

It is red because it is the favorite color of the God of war.

d)

It is red so that the Solar System looks colorful.

14.

14. Which one the following statements is true about Jupiter? (2)

a)

Jupiter's surface is very violent with masisve storms.

b)

Jupiter is the only gas giant without rings.

c)

Jupiter might be able to sustain life.

d)

It has a strong magnetic field 14 x stronger than Earth's.

15.

15. Saturn is made up of which of the following gases?

a)

oxygen

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

hydrogen

d)

methane

16.

16. Which of the following statements is tru about Uranus? (2)

a)

It is the largest plant of the Soalr System.

b)

It has a gas surface and much of the interior of the planet is made up of frozen elements.

c)

One of Uranus' most unique features is that it rotates on its side.

d)

It was the first planet ever to be doscovered by astronomers.

17.

17. Which of the following statements could be used to describe Neptune?

a)

Neptune has 14 known moons. The largest of Neptune's moons is Triton.

b)

Neptune is perfectly capable of sustaining all forms of life.

c)

It has a gas surface like the gas giant planets, but it has an interior composed mostly of ices and rock.

d)

Neptune is mostly a solid planet very similar to Earth.

18.

18. Which of the following statements is true about Pluto? (2)

a)

Pluto was thought to be an alien space station.

b)

Pluto was named after the beloved Disney character.

c)

Pluto is a relatively small planetoid, smaller than the Earth's moon.

d)

Pluto has a unique orbit and it is more egg-shaped.

19.

19. What are stars?

a)

They are planet that have become extremely hot and glow.

b)

They are giant spheres of superhot gas made

up mostly of hydrogen and helium.

c)

They are the souls of ancient warrios.

d)

Stars are diamonds that shine so bright in the sky.

20.

20. What are black holes?

a)

A black hole is a mysterious portal to another dimmension.

b)

Black holes are bsaically were all life comes from.

c)

A black hole is a star that has collapsed within itself with super strong gravity.

d)

Black holes are optical illusions created by gravity in space.