The Solar System

What is a star?

• A large object that orbits a planet

• A huge burning ball of gas that gives off light and heat

• An object with more than one moon

• A dwarf planet

Which of the following is a planet?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The Earth

• Asteroid

What is the moon classified as?

• A planet

• A satellite

• A star

• Meteroid

Which of these is closest to the Earth?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• Mars

• Neptune

How many planets are in our solar system?

• 7 planets

• 8 planets

• 9 planets

• 10 planets

What is the main source of light in our solar system?

• The Moon

• The Earth

• The Sun

• Venus

Which planet is known as the “Red Planet”

• Earth

• Mars

• Saturn

• Jupiter

Which is the largest planet in our solar system?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Earth

• The Sun

Which planet is known for its beautiful rings?

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Venus

• Earth

The path a planet takes around a star is known as it’s _________ .

• Revolution

• Orbit

• Rotation

• position