Planetary Science Quiz

Which of the following criteria must an object meet to be classified as a planet?

• It must have sufficient mass to assume a nearly round shape.

• It must not be a satellite (moon) of another planet.

• It must orbit a star (e.g., the Sun).

• All the above.

True or False: A gas giant has a solid surface.

• True

• False

Which type of planets are gaseous with rings and numerous moons?

• Inner

• Outer

• Rocky

• Ice

Which planet has a storm that is a giant red spot?

• Mars

• Uranus

• Jupiter

• Saturn

Where is Neptune located in relation to the sun?

• Closest to the sun

• Second Closest to the sun

• Third closest to the sun

• Farthest from the sun

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

True or False: The planet Earth’s surface is 79% covered by water.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Uranus is called the “__________” planet because of how it rotates on its side.

• Swift

• Blue

• Bullseye

• Red

True or False: Mercury is a similar size to earth and is the hottest planet in the solar system.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

__________ is famous for its rings and has winds that can reach speeds over 1,100 mph.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

What is the correct order of the planets? Starting from the sun going out.

• (Sun) -> Venus, Mercury, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn, Neptune

• (Sun) -> Mercury, Earth, Venus, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune

• (Sun) -> Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• (Sun) -> Mercury, Venus, Mars, Earth, Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus