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WorksheetsOur Solar System
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 5hrs 0mins
Why is Earth unique compared to other planets? (Hint: What does Earth have that other planets don't?)
liquid water
an atmosphere
solid ground
living things
What causes planets to orbit the sun and moons to orbit the planet?
black holes
gravitational force
the asteroid belt
The gases around the planet make up its ________.
atmosphere
water supply
food source
Asteroid or comet: Has a tail?
asteroid
comet
Which planet in our solar system is the largest?
Saturn
Earth
Jupiter
Asteroid or comet: Can be very big and could hit Earth?
asteroid
comet
Which planet in our solar system has liquid water to support life?
Mars
Neptune
Earth
Which planet in our solar system has the tallest volcano?
Uranus
Earth
Mars
The sun is the ________ that the planets orbit around.
star
planet
galaxy
The planets, moon, and sun are part of what system?
universe system
solar system
galaxy system
Which planet in our solar system has the most rings?
Jupiter
Saturn
Neptune
Which planet in our solar system is the smallest?
Venus
Mars
Mercury
Another name for a natural satellite is a _________.
moon
asteroid
meteor
Sometimes, a __________ is called a "shooting star".
asteroid
comet
meteor
What is between Mars and Jupiter?
Earth
the asteroid belt
Olympus Mons
A rocky object smaller than a planet is called a ________.
mountain
asteroid
star
A __________ is a large object that orbits a star.
asteroid
moon
planet
Which planet in the solar system is the hottest?
Mercury
Mars
Venus
Why does the moon shine in the sky?
Write the names of the planets in order (it is ok if you spell them wrong).
