WorksheetsSolar System Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Our solar system is made up of:
Planets and dwarf planets
Moons and stars
Asteroids and meteoroids
All of the above
What is in the center of our solar system?
The Moon
Jupiter
The Sun
Saturn
Which of the following statements about the moon is false?
The gravity is less than on Earth so you could jump several feet into the air on the moon.
The moon orbits the Earth.
The Lunar Month takes 39 days to complete a full cycle.
Sunlight hits the moon at different angles as it travels around the Earth.
Which of the following statement(s) about the Sun are true?
The Sun gives off heat and light.
The Sun’s energy makes plants grow through the process of photosynthesis
The Sun controls our weather and change of seasons.
All of the above.
Which planet looks like a red dot in the sky and is called the Red Planet?
Saturn
Mars
Earth
Jupiter
Which planet is the farthest from the Sun?
Earth
Jupiter
Saturn
Neptune
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.
True
False
The four outer planets are gas giants because they are mostly made up of gases like hydrogen and helium.
True
False
The Earth is called the Green Planet because of all the trees that can be seen from outer space.
True
False
Uranus is called the Ice Giant because it’s the coldest planet in our solar system.
True
False
Earthquakes and volcanoes take place on Earth because of falling asteroids that hit the planet.
True
False
How is Earth different from all the other planets?
Earth has liquid water and supports life.
Earth is the largest planet in the solar system.
Earth is the closest planet to the Sun.
Earth has the most moons.
Name and describe the terrestrial planets:
Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are the terrestrial planets.
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are the terrestrial planets.
Only Earth is a terrestrial planet.
All planets are terrestrial planets.
Name and describe the gas giants:
Jupiter and Saturn are the gas giants.
Mars and Venus are the gas giants.
Earth and Mars are the gas giants.
Mercury and Venus are the gas giants.
The Sun is important to life on Earth because:
It provides light and heat necessary for survival.
It is the largest planet in the solar system.
It orbits around the Earth.
It is made of solid rock.
