Solar System 1

Liam is creating a solar system model for his science class. He has placed the Sun at the center and wants to add the planets in the correct order. Which planet should Liam place closest to the Sun?

• Venus

• Mars

• Mercury

• Earth

Ava is designing a space-themed amusement park. She wants to create a ride that takes visitors on a journey through the solar system, starting from the Sun and visiting each planet in order. Which planet would visitors encounter immediately after Jupiter?

• Uranus

• Neptune

• Saturn

• Mars

The picture below shows a model of the solar system that Jeremiah made for science class. Identify what mistake Jeremiah made in his model?

• The planets are not in the correct order.

• The sun is not at the center.

• The planets are not to scale.

• The model includes a fictional planet.

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What are two unique characteristics of Mercury, and how do they affect its environment?

• Mercury has a very thin atmosphere and extreme temperature fluctuations.

• Mercury is the largest planet and has a thick atmosphere.

• Mercury has rings and is known for its strong magnetic field.

• Mercury is the farthest planet from the Sun and has a cold climate.

What are the two key factors that make Earth the only known planet to support life?

• Presence of water and suitable atmosphere

• Proximity to the Sun and large size

• High gravity and magnetic field

• Abundance of carbon dioxide and nitrogen

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