Ch9 L2

Which planets are considered the inner planets?

• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

• Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn

• Venus, Earth, Neptune, Pluto

What is the group of planets closest to the Sun called?

• Outer planets

• Dwarf planets

• Inner planets

• Gas giants

Which of the following is an outer planet?

• Mars

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Earth

What is the group of planets beyond the asteroid belt called?

• Inner planets

• Outer planets

• Dwarf planets

• Terrestrial planets

Which planet is known for its rings?

• Mars

• Saturn

• Venus

• Mercury

What is the Asteroid Belt?

• A region between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter

• A region between the orbits of Earth and Mars

• A region between the orbits of Jupiter and Saturn

• A region between the orbits of Venus and Earth

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

What is the closest planet to the Sun?

• Venus

• Earth

• Mercury

• Mars

What is the name of the belt located between Mars and Jupiter?

• Kuiper Belt

• Asteroid Belt

• Comet Belt

• Meteor Belt

What are asteroids?

• Large planets with atmospheres

• Minor planets that orbit the Sun

• Stars that emit light

• Comets with tails

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

What is a meteor?

• A space rock that burns up before it reaches the ground

• A star that explodes in space

• A planet that orbits the sun

• A comet that passes by Earth