Solar System Basics

How many planets are there in our solar system?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which of the following is NOT a rocky planet?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

• Jupiter

Which two planets are ice giants?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Neptune

How many stars are in our solar system?

• just 1

• About 3,000

• Trillions

• No one knows

There is one set of constellations that people of all cultures agree on?

• True

• False

What is the Anishinaabe version of the big dipper?

• Maang (the Loon)

• Ojiig (the Fisher)

• Ajiijaak (the Crane)

• Mooz (the Moose)

What is the Anishinaabe version of Orion?

• Biiboonkeonini (the Winter Maker)

• Mishi Bizhiw (Curly Tail)

• Madoodiswan (Sweat Lodge)

• Nenabozho

Why is the Great Panther (Curly Tail) constellation significant?

• Signified the rivers were freezing

• Signified the rivers were thawing

• Signified wolves were returning

• Signified the start of fall

How far is 1 astronomical unit (AU)?

• The same as a light year

• The distance Earth travels around the sun

• The average distance between the Earth and the sun

• The distance from the sun to the edge of the Solar System

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Why is the North Star (Polaris) used for navigation?

• It is the oldest star

• It is the brightest star

• It is always visible

• It appears to stay in one place while the other stars move