Planets in the Solar System

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Science
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8th Grade
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Hard
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Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
What is the Great Red Spot on the surface of Jupiter composed of?
iron oxide
dust and ice
a storm of swirling gases
methane and ammonia
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NGSS.MS-PS1-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Why does Mercury have no atmosphere?
becasue of its extreme temperatures
because of its iron core
because of its small size and gravitational pull
because of its rocky cliffs
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
What conclusion can be drawn from the chart comparing average distance from the Sun (AU) and orbital period (yr)?
As distance from the Sun decreases, the orbital period of the planet increases.
As distance from the Sun increases, the orbital period of the planet increases.
The larger the radius of the planet the farther from the Sun the planet orbits.
Neptune is about 2 times farther from the Sun than Earth is.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
NGSS.MS-ESS1-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
From this figure, what distinguishes inner planets from outer planets?
The inner planets are closer to the Sun than the outer planets.
The inner planets all have several moons.
The outer planets are closer to the Sun.
The outer planets revolve around the Sun on a lower plane than the inner planets.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Inner planets are made of: _________ and ________. Outer planets are made of: _________ and ________.
rock & metal. hydrogen & helium.
rock & metal. oxygen & carbon.
rock & water. hydrogen & helium.
rock & water. oxygen & carbon.
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NGSS.MS-PS1-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
What is the largest object in our solar system?
Jupiter
Saturn
Neptune
The Sun
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
What is the greenhouse effect as found on Venus?
global cooling
radiation of solar energy away from the surface of the planet
trapping of solar energy to increase surface temperature
trees using carbon dioxide for food production
Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS2-4
NGSS.HS-ESS3-5
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