WorksheetsEASPC Unit 3 Review
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
What are dwarf planets?
Planets that are smaller than terrestrial planets
Planets that are larger than Jovian planets
Round objects that orbit the sun but are too small to be considered a planet
Planets that have a solid surface
Which planet appears red because the dust on the surface contains iron oxide? It is the most studied planet, other than Earth, has polar ice caps, and contains evidence that liquid water once existed on its surface. This planet has two satellites named Phobos and Deimos.
Mercury
Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Which planet appears a pale yellow color because its upper atmosphere contains ammonia crystals? It is the least dense planet and could float on water. Located about 9.5 times farther from the sun than the Earth, the light from the sun takes over an hour to reach the surface of this planet. Surrounding this planet are large rings composed of billions of small chunks of ice and rock.
Neptune
Saturn
Uranus
Jupiter
Every 84 years, which planet makes a complete orbit around the sun? This Jovian planet is unique because it spins sideways at a 99-degree tilt. It has faint rings and its clouds are made up of hydrogen sulphide, the same gas that gives rotten eggs their unpleasant smell.
Uranus
Neptune
Saturn
Jupiter
A year on which planet is only 88 days, however a day on the planet lasts 176 Earth days. It has no moons or rings because of its low gravity and lack of atmosphere. Drastic and frequent temperature changes occur on this planet. It is the smallest planet with a cratered surface and an enormous iron core.
Mercury
Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Dark, cold, and whipped by supersonic winds, which icy gas giant is orbited by Triton and 13 other known satellites? Huge spinning storms called Great Dark Spots periodically appear on this planet. This planet is located the farthest from the sun and is the coldest planet.
Uranus
Neptune
Saturn
Jupiter
Which is the densest planet and the only planet with liquid water on its surface? This planet has one moon and orbits the sun every 365 days. Its atmosphere is made up of approximately 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen. It is tectonically active and the interior is composed of a crust, mantle, and core.
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
The Olympus Mons Shield Volcano is the tallest mountain in the solar system and is located on which planet?
Mercury
Venus
Mars
Jupiter
According to the Nebular Theory, how was the solar system formed?
By the collision of two galaxies
By the explosion of a supernova
By the fusion of hydrogen atoms
By the clumping together of matter in a rotating disk
Which of the following is a characteristic of terrestrial planets?
They have a gaseous composition
They have a solid rock and metal composition
They have a large number of moons
They have a thick atmosphere
Which planet is the windiest?
Mercury
Venus
Neptune
Mars
Which planet is the hottest?
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
Which is the largest planet and rotates faster than any other planet? It has a Great Red Spot, which is a giant cyclone about the size of two Earths. Of its 79 satellites (and counting), the most famous are the four large moons lo, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto, that were discovered by Galileo in 1610. Its moon Ganymede is the largest moon in the solar system.
Saturn
Jupiter
Uranus
Neptune
Which planet contains the tallest mountain?
Mercury
Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Which of the following is true about the asteroid belt?
It is located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
It is made up of gaseous bodies
It is a spherical shell surrounding the solar system
It is a major source of comets
Which planet has the most moons?
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
Which planet has the largest ring system?
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
Which planet is the least dense?
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
Which of the following is a characteristic of Jovian planets?
They have a solid rock and metal composition
They have a gaseous composition
They have a small number of moons
They have a thin atmosphere
Which planet was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006?
Mercury
Venus
Pluto
Mars
Where is the Kuiper Belt located?
Between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
Outside the orbits of all the planets
Inside the orbit of Earth
Between the orbits of Saturn and Uranus
Which is the hottest planet and the third brightest object in the Earth's sky after the sun and moon? It is sometimes referred to as the sister planet to Earth, because their size and mass are so similar. The surface of this planet is hidden by layers of clouds formed from sulphuric acid. The dense atmosphere is about 96.5% carbon dioxide which traps heat and causes an intense greenhouse effect. The surface is dominated by active shield volcanoes.
Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Which of the following is true about the Oort Cloud?
It is a spherical shell surrounding the solar system
It is located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
It is made up of icy rocks
It is a major source of comets
How many officially recognized dwarf planets are there in our solar system?
2
3
4
5
How many planets are in our solar system?
4
9
6
8
In which galaxy is our Solar system located?
Milky Way
Sagittarius
Orion's Belt
Asteroid Belt
Identify the planets (in order) starting from the one nearest to the Sun.
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Earth, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus
Neptune, Venus, Mars, Earth, Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury, Uranus
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Mercury, Neptune, Uranus, Venus, Mars, Earth, Jupiter, Saturn
Which planet has the most water?
Jupiter
Saturn
Mercury
Earth
