Solar System

I am the first planet from the sun, made of rocks and metal, the smallest planet in the solar system, closest to the sun, and a little bigger than earth's moon. What planet am I?

• Saturn

• Neptune

• Uranus

• Mercury

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When observing the sun outside, what is not a good procedure to follow?

• Wear sunscreen

• Wear protective eyewear

• Stare directly at the Sun

• Sitting down during your observation

The fourth planet from the sun is

• The Sun

• Saturn

• Mars

• Earth

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If I create a model of the Sun-Earth, and I use a beach ball to represent Earth, which of the following would best represent the sun?

• Baseball

• Basketball

• Soccer Field

• a car

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Which of the following planets is the FARTHEST planet from the Sun?

• Earth

• Mercury

• Uranus

• Jupiter

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I am the hottest planet in the Solar System, small and rocky, have active volcanoes on the surface, and the second planet from the Sun. Which planet am I?

• Uranus

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Venus

What is the correct order of the planets from the Sun?

• Mars, Earth, Venus, Mercury

• Mercury, Earth, Mars, Venus

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

• Mars, Venus, Mercury, Earth

In our study of the Solar System, we are observing the Sun. The class goes outside to observe the Sun and record observations. What observation could not be supported?

• The Sun gives light?

• The Sun gives thermal energy to Earth.

• The Sun is bright.

• The Sun is close.

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All are characteristics of the Sun except:

• The Sun is a ball of hot, glowing gas.

• It is a bright star.

• It has rings and craters.

• It gives off thermal and light energy.

If I was making a model of the Sun-Earth-Moon, what would I need to have in the model to make it complete?

• Sun

• Earth

• Moon

• All of the above

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