Exploring Our Solar System

What is the center of our solar system?

• Earth

• Mars

• The Sun

• Jupiter

Name the four inner planets of the solar system.

• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Pluto, Eris, Haumea, Makemake

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Jupiter

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

What are the outer planets known for?

• The outer planets are known for their small sizes and lack of atmosphere.

• The outer planets are known for their large sizes, thick atmospheres, and ring systems.

• The outer planets are primarily composed of solid rock and have no rings.

• The outer planets are known for their proximity to the Sun and high temperatures.

What is the asteroid belt?

• A region in space between Mars and Jupiter filled with asteroids.

• A region filled with comets and meteoroids.

• An area where stars are formed.

• A collection of planets orbiting the Sun.

What is a comet made of?

• A comet is made of metal and gas.

• A comet is composed of only water vapor.

• A comet is made of ice, dust, and rocky material.

• A comet consists of solid rock and minerals.

How many planets are in our solar system?

• 7

• 9

• 10

• 8

What is the Kuiper belt?

• A cluster of stars located in the Milky Way.

• A region of the solar system between Mars and Jupiter.

• A type of comet that orbits the Sun.

• A region of the solar system beyond Neptune filled with small icy bodies and dwarf planets.

What do we call small rocky bodies that orbit the sun?

• Comets

• Asteroids

• Planets

• Meteorites

What is a meteor?

• A meteor is a type of star that emits light.

• A meteor is a large planet that orbits the sun.

• A meteor is a small celestial body that burns up upon entering the Earth's atmosphere.

• A meteor is a cloud of gas in space.

What is the main source of light and heat for Earth?

• Mars

• The Sun

• The Moon

• Jupiter