Exploring Planets and Phenomena

If everyone had their own planet, what might happen to the person who owns Venus?

• They would keep on sweating all day.

• They would need to wear huge sunglasses.

• They would take selfies all day.

• They would feel extremely cold.

What is one reason Pluto is no longer classified as a planet?

• It is too far from the Sun.

• It is not spherical in shape.

• It does not orbit the Sun.

• It has not cleared its orbital neighborhood.

Why do sunsets appear red?

• Because the Sun is closer to the Earth.

• Due to the scattering of blue and violet light.

• Due to the reflection of light from the ocean.

• Because the Sun emits more red light in the evening.

What is a potential consequence of looking directly at the sun?

• It can improve night vision.

• It can make the eyes more sensitive to light.

• It can cause temporary blindness.

• It can change the color of the eyes.

What would happen if the Sun suddenly became half its size?

• Earth would become too hot.

• Earth would freeze completely.

• Earth's orbit would become unstable.

• Earth would move closer to the Sun.

If Earth's temperature dropped below zero, what might become popular?

• Sunscreen

• Solar panels

• Igloos

• Air conditioners

What might happen if Earth's magnetic poles flipped?

• The magnetic field would strengthen.

• The Earth's orbit would change.

• Species relying on magnetic navigation would get disoriented.

• The Earth's rotation would stop.

If Earth was as hot as Venus, what would likely happen to ice?

• It would become more abundant.

• It would become as expensive as gold.

• It would remain unchanged.

• It would turn into a new form of water.

What is one effect of the Sun's gravitational pull reducing?

• The inner planets would drift away.

• The Sun would become a black hole.

• The outer planets might drift into space.

• The Earth's orbit would become more circular.

What might happen to plants if there was extreme scarcity of sunlight?

• They would produce more oxygen.

• They would grow faster.

• They would become extinct.

• They would turn blackish or darkish green.