Lesson #1 The Structure of the Solar System

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are the inner planets different from the outer planets?
Inner planets are smaller and rockier, while outer planets are larger and gaseous.
Inner planets have rings, while outer planets do not.
Inner planets have more moons than outer planets.
Inner planets are colder than outer planets.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An astronomical unit is a measure of distance used in astronomy. What does it represent?
The average distance from the Earth to the Sun
The distance from the Earth to the Moon
The distance from the Sun to the nearest star
The diameter of the Milky Way galaxy
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The shape of a planet's orbit is:
Circular
Elliptical
Parabolic
Hyperbolic
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an asteroid?
A small rocky body orbiting the sun
A type of star
A kind of planet
A comet
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a comet?
A comet is a small celestial body that orbits the sun and is composed of ice, dust, and rocky material. When it approaches the sun, it heats up and releases gases, forming a glowing coma and often a tail.
A comet is a type of star that is part of a constellation and remains fixed in the night sky.
A comet is a planet that orbits the sun and has a solid surface with an atmosphere.
A comet is a satellite that orbits the Earth and is used for communication purposes.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A planet is a celestial body that:
orbits a star and has cleared its orbit of other debris.
is larger than a star and emits its own light.
is made entirely of gas and has no solid surface.
orbits a moon and is smaller than an asteroid.
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7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Key Concept Check: How do the inner planets differ from the outer planets?
The inner planets are smaller and rockier, while the outer planets are larger and gaseous.
The inner planets are larger and gaseous, while the outer planets are smaller and rockier.
The inner planets have more moons than the outer planets.
The inner planets are colder than the outer planets.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-3
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