Understanding Our Solar System

Which of the following is NOT considered a part of our solar system?

• The Milky Way Galaxy

• Comets

• Asteroids

• The Sun

What is the primary composition of the outer planets?

• Metallic core

• Ice and dust

• Gases and liquids

• Solid rock

Which planet is the third from the sun?

• Jupiter

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

What mnemonic can help you remember the order of the planets?

• Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally

• King Philip Came Over For Good Soup

• My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nachos

• Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge

How can you determine the fourth planet from the sun using a mnemonic?

• List the planets alphabetically

• Use the last letter of each word in the mnemonic

• Count the number of letters in each planet's name

• Use the first letter of each word in the mnemonic