Concept Summative: Planets and Space

What is true about our solar system? Drag the tiles to the correct blanks to complete the sentences. There are eight ________ in our solar system, and they all revolve around _________.

• planets, the sun

• moons, the earth

• stars, the moon

• comets, Jupiter

Which planet is third from the sun?

• Neptune

• Jupiter

• Earth

• Mars

Which statement is correct?

• The solar system includes many moons that orbit around the sun.

• The solar system includes many moons that orbit around planets.

• The solar system includes only one moon that orbits around Earth.

• The solar system includes only one moon that orbits around the sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Ethan is constructing a model of our solar system. He is going to use this model for a class presentation, so he wants to make sure it correctly represents our solar system. What should Ethan include in his model? Select three correct answers.

• many moons

• eight planets

• many stars

• one moon

• the sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which of the following is NOT a planet in our solar system?

• Mars

• Pluto

• Saturn

• Venus

What do all planets in our solar system have in common?

• They all are the same size.

• They all have moons.

• They all orbit the sun.

• They all have rings.

Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Venus

• Mercury

Which planet is closest to the sun?

• Mars

• Earth

• Mercury

• Venus

Which of the following planets has prominent rings?

• Mercury

• Mars

• Venus

• Saturn

Which planet is known for having a Great Red Spot?

• Earth

• Neptune

• Saturn

• Jupiter