Solar System Assessment

Which planets have rings?

• Mercury and Venus

• Earth and Mars

• Jupiter and Saturn

• Uranus and Neptune

What is a characteristic of rocky planets?

• Small size

• Thick atmosphere

• Rings

• Many moons

Which planet has the largest number of moons?

• Earth

• Mars

• Saturn

• Neptune

Which of the following properties is associated with the Sun?

• Strong gravity

• Reflective surface

• Solid rock composition

• Dense atmosphere

What is the central role of the Sun in the solar system?

• It provides light for the planets

• It provides heat for the planets

• It holds the planets in orbit with its gravity

• It controls the weather on Earth

Which planet is known for its beautiful rings?

• Venus

• Mars

• Saturn

• Uranus

What is a unique feature of Jupiter?

• It has a thick atmosphere made of hydrogen and helium

• It is the smallest planet in the solar system

• It has a solid surface

• It is the closest planet to the Sun

What is the importance of the Sun for life on Earth?

• It provides oxygen

• It creates wind

• It supports plant growth through photosynthesis

• It generates electricity

Which planets are considered gaseous planets?

• Earth and Mars

• Mercury and Venus

• Uranus and Neptune

• Jupiter and Saturn

Which of the following describes the order of the planets from the Sun?

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

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

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

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