Earth Space Science Module 8 Our Solar System

Define the word solar.

• sun
• moon
• centric

What year did the first human being set foot on the moon and who was it?

• Neil Armstrong 1969
• Ann Neilson 1969
• Lance Armstrong 1989

How many Earth's can fit inside the sun?

• 1 million
• 1 thousand
• 1 billion

Define solar flares.

• huge explosion that can shoot thousands of miles into space
• a flare seen from earth

What planet is closest to the sun?

• Mercury
• Venus
• Earth
• Mars

Does Mercury have an atmosphere?

• Yes
• No

Name the second planet from the sun.

• Mercury 
• Venus
• Earth 
• Mars

This planet is called our sister planet because it is about the same size as Earth.

• Mercury
• Venus
• Earth 
• Mars

This planet has swirling clouds, high temperatures, a crushing atmosphere, and is filled with carbon dioxide.

• Mercury
• Venus
• Earth
• Mars

This is the third planet from the sun and is the fifth largest planet in the solar system.

• Mercury
• Venus
• Earth
• Mars