Worksheetsthe earth and other planets
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the first planet in our solar system?
a)
Neptune
b)
Jupiter
c)
Mars
d)
Mercury
2.
Revolution = One ___________
a)
Day
b)
Year
c)
Century
d)
Decade
3.
The earth orbits around...
a)
the sun.
b)
the moon
c)
other planets
d)
the Milky Way
4.
The planet closest to the sun is
a)
Earth
b)
Mercury
c)
Jupiter
5.
Mars is called the
a)
Water planet
b)
Red Planet
6.
The largest planet in solar system
a)
Uranus
b)
Jupiter
7.
The Earth's movement on its axis causes
a)
Day and Night
b)
The seasons
c)
The weather changes
8.
The only planet that supports life
a)
Mercury
b)
Venus
c)
Earth
d)
Mars
9.
The axis of the earth is slightly tilted in space.
a)
true
b)
false
10.
How many moons does Earth have?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
11.
Compared to the inner planets, the outer planets are...
a)
larger
b)
warmer
c)
denser
d)
better
12.
Which planet is known for it's red, rust covered surface?
a)
Venus
b)
Mercury
c)
Mars
d)
Jupiter
13.
Which is the hottest planet?
a)
Mercury
b)
Venus
c)
Earth
d)
Neptune
14.
Which is the correct order of our planets?
a)
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
b)
Mars, Venus, Earth, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
c)
Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Earth, Venus, Mercury
d)
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Neptune, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus
15.
What is a huge ball of very hot gases in space?
a)
galaxy
b)
equator
c)
star
d)
constellation
16.
Why does the moon appear to shine?
a)
It is like a star and gives off light
b)
It refracts light from space
c)
It reflects light from the sun
d)
It absorbs light from the sun
17.
the picture shows... of the Earth
a)
revolution
b)
rotation
18.
What are the gas giant planets?
a)
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
b)
Venus and Mercury
c)
Earth and Mars
d)
Pluto
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