The Universe and the Solar System

The four terrestrial planets are known for their _________

• hot temps
• deep atmospheres
• rocky surfaces
• large size

A force of attraction between any two objects is called _____________.

• static electricity 
• rotation
• gravity
• orbit

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

• solar system
• earth
• rotation
• United States

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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

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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 in an elliptical orbit around the sun. 
• The Earth has a breathable atmosphere. 

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All of Earth experiences night at the same time.

• True
• False

Which planet has the shortest orbit around the sun?

• Earth
• Mercury
• Saturn
• Neptune

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Put the planets in order, smallest to largest.

• Neptune, Jupiter, Uranus, Mars, Mercury, Saturn, Earth, Venus
• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Earth, Venus, Mars Mercury
• Mars, Mercury, Earth, Venus, Uranus, Neptune, Saturn, Jupiter
• Mercury, Mars, Venus, Earth, Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter

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A small body that orbits a planet is a(n)

• comet
• moon
• asteroid
• exoplanet

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Which is not found in the solar system?

• asteroids

• comets

• galaxy

• Pluto

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