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Universe and Solar system

Quiz by Shelby Finch

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26 questions
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  • Q1
    The proper name for the planets that are solid and rocky compared to the others:
    Terrestrial Planets (rocky planets)
    45s
  • Q2
    The proper name for the larger, gaseous, icy planets of the outer solar system.
    Jovian planets (gas giants)
    45s
  • Q3
    The four planets closest to the Sun and inside the asteroid belt: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
    Inner planets
    45s
  • Q4
    The four planets furthest from the Sun and outside the asteroid belt: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
    Outer planets
    45s
  • Q5
    The spinning of Earth on its axis
    Rotation
    30s
  • Q6
    The elliptical motion of a body as it orbits another body in space
    Revolution
    30s
  • Q7
    In this model of the solar system, an astronomer known as Copernicus proposed that the Sun is at the center of the solar system and celestial objects revolved around the sun. This is the correct model.
    Heliocentric Model
    60s
  • Q8
    In this model of the solar system, an astronomer known as Ptolemy thought the Earth was in the center of the solar system.
    Geocentric Model
    60s
  • Q9
    A large body in space that orbits a star and does not produce light on its own
    Planet
    45s
  • Q10
    A natural satellite that revolves around a planet.
    Moon
    45s
  • Q11
    The 1st planet in our solar system and the smallest planet.
    Mercury
    45s
  • Q12
    The 4th planet from the Sun known for its red color.
    Mars
    30s
  • Q13
    The 6th planet from Sun that is known for its spectacular rings. This gas giant is made mostly of hydrogen gas and ice/frosted rock.
    Saturn
    30s
  • Q14
    The 7th planet from Sun and rotates on its side. It is a gas giant and has a blue-green color.
    Uranus
    30s
  • Q15
    This planet is furthest from the sun and has the longest revolution of all the planets
    Neptune
    30s

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