Resource Science Inner Four Quiz

What does mass (in astronomy) mean?

• How much something weights

• The location of the object

• The amount of matter in an object

• How an object moves

Why is Mars red?

• It is made out of red rocks

• It has a high iron content

• The heat on mars causes it become red

• It is covered in red algae

What is the name of the dwarf planet in the asteroid belt?

• Ceres

• Eris

• Pluto

• Quaoar

How long does it take light from the sun to reach earth?

• 2 hours

• 10 minutes

• 6 hours

• 8 minutes

What does terrestrial mean?

• Metallic

• Rocky

• Fluid

• Gaseous

Which inner planet does NOT have an atmosphere?

• Mercury

• Mars

• Venus

• Earth

What does a magnetic field do?

• It holds moons in orbit

• It controls the tides of the oceans

• It is what makes the planets spin

• It helps to protect a planet from solar winds

The second planet from the sun is called the evil twin of earth, this planet is called_____

A planet has three things to be called a planet, they are? (chose 3)

• It is in orbit

• It has cleared it orbit of debris

• It spins clockwise

• It has enough gravity

The Inner four planets are? (chose 4)

• Earth

• Mercury

• Venus

• Mars