Solar System Quiz 16 (25 MCQs)

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1. Earth's distance from the Sun ranges by approximately how much?

2. Which planet in our solar system is closest to the Sun?

3. Which planet is the only planet to spin on its side?

4. Objects in space made up of hot gases, like the sun, are called _____

5. Which is considered the SMALLEST planet?

6. D largest planet in the solar system, has the largest ring system of any outer planet-rings are made of tiny bits of ice, rock, and dust

7. What is the length of Earth's period of revolution?

8. Which of the following would best describe Galileo?

9. Which object has the strongest gravitational pull in our solar system and is found at the center of the solar system?

10. Sam, a Scientist, think the _____ became instinct when one of the comets came crushing into planet Earth.

11. Which list of planets shows the inner planets in correct order from the Sun?

12. What does Ly stand for?

13. What happens when Earth rotates?

14. When does a waning moon occur?

15. Apparent magnitude is affected by a star's

16. Which of the following describes rotation?

17. Which planet is the coldest?

18. How do the inner planets differ from the outer planets?

19. Why do stars in a constellation seem to stay in one position?

20. Why is a space suit insulated?

21. The four inner planets are _____

22. Why is Earth's magnetic field important to the survival of life?

23. How many stars are in the solar system?

24. What is the order of the distances of the terrestrial planets from the Sun, from closest to farthest?

25. How many miles is Earth from the sun?