Science Olympiad Sky Quest

Front

Which of the following is NOT one of the inner planets? Earth, Neptune, Venus, Mercury

Back

Neptune

Front

Which planet is famous for its rings?

Back

Saturn

Front

What do all of our planets orbit around?

Back

Sun

Front

True or False: On planets other than earth you can also find polar ice caps, major storms, volcanoes, moons, and river beds?

Back

True

Front

Which planet is between Mercury and Earth?

Back

Venus

Front

What notable feature is in our solar system between Mars and Jupiter?

Back

The Asteroid Belt

Front

Which of the following does NOT describe an asteroid?

• shows a visible tail
• travels in an orbit
• varies in size from a house to a small planet
• also referred to as a Minor Planet

Back

shows a visible tail

Front

How is a meteorite different from a comet?

Back

Enters the Earth's atmosphere.

Front

Select the pair of bodies which are LEAST alike in composition and size: asteroid and meteor, moon and comet, earth and venus, uranus and neptune.

Back

moon and comet

Front

How is a meteorite different from a comet?

Back

Enters the Earth's atmosphere.