Solar System Quiz

What is a planet?

• a group of stars that forms a pattern in the sky

• a large ball of hot gases that gives off heat and light

This picture shows the path Earth takes as it moves around the sun. What is the path called?

• a constellation

• a moon

A group of stars forms a pattern. What is this pattern called?

• a solar system

• a constellation

Which is a huge ball of hot gases that gives off heat and light?

• a moon

• a planet

What is another word for rotate?

• orbit

• skip

Which planet has the shortest orbit around the sun?

• Mercury

• Earth

The picture shows the orbit of planets around the sun. Which planet is the arrow pointing to?

• Mars

• Uranus

• Venus

A scientist records how long a day is on some planets. Which planet has a longer day than Earth?

• Mars

• Neptune

• Uranus

What does Earth do when it rotates?

• It turns

• It gives off heat

• It moves farther from the sun

What time of day are shadows the longest?

• at night

• at noon

• in the late afternoon