Solar System and Magic School Bus

How many planets did Janet list in her class's solar system model?

• 8

• 9

• 10

• 11

What makes Earth unique among the planets, as stated by Janet?

• It is the largest planet

• It has the most moons

• It is the only planet known to support life

• It has rings

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Approximately how many Earths can fit inside the Sun?

• About a thousand

• Over a million

• Around ten thousand

• Less than a hundred

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What are the typical conditions on Mercury?

• Hot and wet during the day, warm at night

• Too hot and dry during the day, way below freezing at night

• Mild temperatures with breathable air

• Always freezing cold with no atmosphere

What are the clouds on Venus primarily composed of?

• Water vapor, similar to Earth's clouds

• Carbon dioxide, making it very cold

• Sulfuric acid, which is a deadly poison

• Oxygen and nitrogen, allowing for breathing

What is the Asteroid Belt?

• A collection of stars located between Earth and Mars

• A ring of space rocks that divides the inner and outer planets

• A large planet made entirely of ice

• A region of gas and dust where new stars are formed

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Which planet is known for having a large, persistent storm often called the Great Red Spot?

• Saturn

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Neptune

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Which planet is easily recognized by its prominent system of icy rings?

• Jupiter

• Uranus

• Saturn

• Neptune

Why is Pluto so cold and dark?

• It is very far from the Sun.

• It has no atmosphere.

• It is a small planet.

• It is made of ice.

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What would happen if an astronaut took off their helmet on Pluto?

• They would float away.

• They would turn into a block of ice.

• They would be able to breathe normally.

• They would instantly melt.