Planets, Stars, and Technology

Which is the largest object in our solar system?

• Sun
• Jupiter
• Earth
• Pluto

Which planet is closest to the sun?

• Uranus
• Mercury
• Neptune
• Earth

When an object moves around another object this is called ________.

• axis

• rotate

• revolve

• satellite

The __________ has planets, moons, comets, and asteroids.

• solar system

• Earth

• rotation

• United States

One of the main differences between the outer and inner planets is __________.

• The inner planets all have water

• the inner planets are much bigger than the outer planets

• the outer planets are gas giants

• the outer planets have moons, and the inner planets don't

Where is the asteroid belt found?

• between earth and mars
• Between Uranus and Neptune
• Between Mercury and Venus
• Between Mars and Jupiter

Select the order from smallest to largest.

• Sun, Milky Way, solar system, universe
• Sun, Milky Way, universe, solar system
• Sun, solar system, Milky Way, universe
• Sun, solar system, universe, Milky Way

Which factor makes Earth different from all the other planets in the solar system in its ability to support life?

• The Earth is exposed to rays from the sun.

• The Earth has only one moon that orbits around it.

• The Earth rotates on an orbit around the sun.

• The Earth has a breathable atmosphere.

a pattern of stars that form an imaginary picture or design in the sky

• Orbit
• Rotate
• constellation
• Milky Way

The pattern of stars in a constellation stays the same, but a planet can be seen in different locations at different times because _______________.

• Stars don't move; planets revolve and rotate
• Stars and planets revolve and rotate.
• Stars not planets move
• Planets don't move; Stars revolve and rotate.