Solar System Quiz 24 (25 MCQs)

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1. Which of the following planets are the gas giants, outer planets?

2. Your friend asks you to help with an investigation using a ball, a flashlight, and a dark room. What might you be investigating?

3. Which of these characteristics of the earth best explains the change of seasons?

4. Most asteroids are located in the area between the orbits of _____

5. Which is the largest planet in the solar system?

6. Why is Mercury very dry and hot?

7. Choose the planet closest to the sun.

8. Which is the BIGGEST planet?

9. A small rocky object orbiting the sun.

10. What causes the seasons to change?

11. The unit of measurement for distances OUTSIDE the solar system is a _____

12. What is a comet?

13. Which is the farthest planet to the Sun?

14. Which planet has many moons and the Great Red Spot?

15. Which planet looks like a blue, white, and brown marble?

16. How do astronauts protect their bone health while in space?

17. What is one scientific idea about how water came to Earth?

18. What six things make up our Solar System?

19. What is a meteoroid that has hit Earth's surface?

20. All of the following are found in our solar system except.

21. Polish astronomer who prove that the Sun was at the center of our solar system is _____

22. Which planet has more gravity?

23. Almost Earth's twin in size and mass, this planet has very thick atmosphere.

24. Which of the following best describes the inner planets of the solar system?

25. About how many years did it take for the Voyager to leave the solar system?