Solar Systems: Our Planets

What type of planet is Mercury classified as?

• Ice giant

• Dwarf planet

• Gas giant

• Terrestrial

How long does a day last on Venus compared to its year?

• There is no day or night

• Equal to a year

• Shorter than a year

• Longer than a year

What is the main component of Venus's atmosphere?

• Hydrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

What phenomenon is thought to have changed Venus's surface conditions?

• Tectonic shifts

• Volcanic eruptions

• Meteor impacts

• Runaway greenhouse effect

What is the highest temperature ever recorded on Earth?

• 50 degrees Celsius

• 60 degrees Celsius

• 45 degrees Celsius

• 56.7 degrees Celsius

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the diameter of Earth?

• 14,000 km

• 12,742 km

• 13,000 km

• 11,500 km

How similar is a day on Mars to a day on Earth?

• Exactly the same

• Half the length

• Twice the length

• Slightly longer

What is the gravity on Mars compared to Earth?

• 62% lower

• 38% lower

• 90% lower

• 50% lower

What is the most notable feature of Jupiter?

• Its ice caps

• The Great Red Spot

• Its rings

• Its blue color

What are the upper layers of Saturn's atmosphere made of?

• Methane ice

• Ammonia ice

• Carbon dioxide

• Water vapor