Planets and Gravity Quiz

You are studying with your classmate to learn the differences between the inner and outer planets. You make a list. Which statements refer to the inner planets? Choose TWO correct answers.

• They are made primarily of rock.

• They are made primarily of gases.

• They are the smallest four planets.

• They are the largest four planets.

Which statements refer to the outer planets? Choose TWO correct answers.

• They have a shorter revolution.

• They have a longer revolution.

• They are farther apart.

• They are closer together.

What does the term “terrestrial” mean?

• like Earth in some way "Rocky"

• made of gases

• surrounded by clouds

• surrounded by moons

Which of the following is true about the outer planets?

• They are also called Jovian planets.

• They are more dense than the other planets.

• More is known about them than the other planets.

• They are made mostly of rock.

The Sun’s gravity keeps the planets in orbit in our solar system. How does the distance between two objects affect the force of gravity?

• The closer the two objects are, the less gravitational force they have.

• The closer the two objects are, the more gravitational force they have.

• The gravitational force does not change with distance.

• None of the above are true.

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Identify the planet based on the following physical properties: 1) Has a prominent ring system, 2) Is the second largest planet in the solar system.

• Earth

• Mars

• Saturn

• Venus

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What TWO things affect gravity? Pick TWO

• mass

• distance

• weight

• volume

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What is the difference between mass and weight? Mark ALL that apply

• mass is the ammout of matter in something

• mass and weight are ALWAYs the same

• weight and mass are ONLY the same on Earth

• gravity gives us weight

How does the mass of an object affect gravity?

• The closer the two objects are the more gravitational force they have.

• The greater the mass of an object, the more gravitational force is exerted.

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How does the distance between two objects affect the force of gravity?

• The closer the two objects are the more gravitational force they have.

• The greater the mass of an object, the more gravitationalforce is exerted on other objects around it.