Bell Ringer: Lost in Space

___________ is the only planet that can sustain life, as far as we know.

Answer explanation

Earth is the only planet known to support life due to its unique conditions, such as the presence of water, a suitable atmosphere, and a stable climate, making it distinct from other planets in our solar system.

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The ____ is so large that more than a ___ Earths would fit inside it.

Answer explanation

The Sun is so large that more than a million Earths would fit inside it. This highlights the vast size difference between the Sun and our planet.

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____ is closer to the sun than any other planet. This is why it’s so hot and dry during the day.

Answer explanation

Mercury is the closest planet to the sun, which results in extremely high temperatures during the day. Its proximity to the sun makes it hotter and drier compared to other planets.

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When pieces of stone or iron fall from space, they are called __________________.

Answer explanation

When pieces of stone or iron fall from space, they are called meteorites. This term specifically refers to these objects after they enter the Earth's atmosphere and land on the surface.

If you visited ____, you would weigh about the same as you do on Earth. This is because it has almost the same ___ as Earth.

Answer explanation

If you visited Venus, you would weigh about the same as you do on Earth because it has almost the same gravity as Earth. Venus's gravity is similar enough that your weight would not change significantly.

____ is the sixth planet from the sun and has beautiful ____.

Answer explanation

Saturn is the sixth planet from the sun, known for its stunning rings, which are made of ice and rock particles. This makes Saturn unique and visually striking in our solar system.

Which planet is the largest?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Neptune

Answer explanation

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, with a diameter of about 86,881 miles (139,822 kilometers), making it significantly larger than Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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What planet is known as the red planet because of its red looking surface?

• Earth

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Mars

Answer explanation

Mars is known as the red planet due to its reddish appearance, which is caused by iron oxide, or rust, on its surface. The other options, Earth, Saturn, and Uranus, do not have this characteristic.

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What is the name of this planet?

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Mars

Answer explanation

The correct answer is Saturn, known for its prominent ring system. Venus, Jupiter, and Mars are also planets, but they do not have the same distinctive features that identify Saturn.

The outer planets in order from the sun.

• Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Jupiter

• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Uranus, Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn

• Neptune, Uranus, Jupiter, Saturn

Answer explanation

The outer planets in order from the sun are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. This sequence is based on their distance from the sun, with Jupiter being the closest of the outer planets.