sample test

Front

What is the largest planet in the Solar System?

Back

Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System, known for its Great Red Spot and many moons.

Front

Name the two moons of Mars.

Back

The two moons of Mars are Phobos and Deimos.

Front

What are the main types of celestial bodies in our Solar System?

Back

The main types of celestial bodies include stars, planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.

Front

Define a comet.

Back

A comet is a small celestial body made of ice, dust, and rocky material that, when passing close to the Sun, displays a visible atmosphere or coma and sometimes a tail.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What is the difference between a planet and a star?

Back

A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star and does not produce its own light, while a star is a massive celestial body that generates light and heat through nuclear fusion.

Front

What is the significance of the Great Red Spot on Jupiter?

Back

The Great Red Spot is a giant storm on Jupiter, larger than Earth, and has been raging for at least 350 years.

Front

How many planets are in our Solar System?

Back

There are eight recognized planets in our Solar System: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

Front

What is an asteroid?

Back

An asteroid is a small rocky body that orbits the Sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

Front

What is the role of gravity in the Solar System?

Back

Gravity is the force that keeps planets in orbit around the Sun and moons in orbit around planets.

Front

Define a moon.

Back

A moon is a natural satellite that orbits a planet.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5