5th Grade - Solar System

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following terms match the definition below?
"To spin around on an axis"

revolve

orbit

rotate

axis

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How long does it take for Earth to rotate or spin on its axis?

24 hours

1 year

365 days

12 months

3.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Which of the following causes seasons?

Earth's tilt and rotation

Earth's tilt and revolution

Earth's revolution and rotation

Earth's orbit

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

About how long does it take for the moon to revolve around Earth one time?

30 days

1 year

1 day

24 hours

5.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

If scientists discovered a large, round object revolving around a star, that object would be considered a...

moon

planet

star

solar system

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which is true of stars and planets?

Stars move through the sky, but planets do not.

Stars are the brightest objects in the night sky.

It is easier to see planets than stars because planets glow with heat.

Stars and planets both move.

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A star's color tells us about its...

temperature

size

rotation

distance from Earth

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

"A group of objects in space that orbit a star in the center, plus the star itself" best defines which of the following terms?

solar system

galaxy

universe

asteroid belt

9.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

How do asteroids and comets differ?

Comets are made of rock, while asteroids are not.

Asteroids are mostly made of frozen gases, while comets are not.

Asteroids are made of metal, while comets are not.

Asteroids are made of ice, while comets are not.

10.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Name the outer planets in the correct order.

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune

Mercury, Earth, Mars, Venus

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which planet is known for its giant "red spot"?

Mars

Jupiter

Uranus

Venus

12.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Which of the following is true of stars?

The oldest stars are blue.

The newest stars are yellow.

The hottest stars are blue.

The hottest stars are red.

13.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Earth's Northern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun during which season?

winter

spring

summer

fall

14.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

In one year, Earth ________ around the sun.

revolves

rotates

15.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Inner and outer planets differ in many ways. Which of the following is not true?

Inner planets are smaller than outer planets.

Inner planets are called the rocky planets, while outer planets are known as the Gas Giants.

Outer planets have no rings, while the inner planets all have rings.

The inner planets have fewer moons than the outer planets.

16.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which term can be described as "Everything that exists in space"?

galaxy

solar system

constellations

universe

17.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Stars have a "steady light", while planets twinkle.

True

False

18.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Stars move over long periods of time, but they are relatively stationary or still from our perspective.

True

False

19.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Which statement BEST explains why the sun appears to rise in the east and set in the west?

Earth orbits the sun.

The moon orbits Earth.

Earth rotates on its axis.

The sun orbits Earth

20.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which planet is the hottest?

Mercurcy

Venus

Earth

Mars

21.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which term means 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of night?

vernal

autumnal

equinox

soltice

22.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Meteorite means?

A meteor in space

A meteor that has entered the Earth atmosphere and hit the ground.

Another word for asteroid.

Another word for comet

23.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What separates the inner from the outer planets?

Asteroid Belt

The sun

Oort Cloud

Meteor Belt

24.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is the correct order of the outer planets?

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

Mars, Venus, Earth Mars

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Pluto

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

25.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is the correct order of the inner planets?

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

Mars, Venus, Earth Mars

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Pluto

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

26.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Why is Pluto considered a dwarf planet?

It is too far from the sun.

It is smaller then most moons and can't clear its own orbit.

It name is too small.

It does not orbit the sun.

27.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Where do scientist feel all the metal here on earth came from?

Underground mines

Old planets that exploded

Comets

Asteroids

28.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How would you describe the sun in relation to other stars?

The biggest star in the universe.

midlife, medium size, cooler star

Young, medium size, hot star

The sun is not a star.

29.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Why do we only see white stars at night?

They are much closer than other stars.

From our solar system white stars are the only ones near us.

There is only white stars make up constellations.

We can see white stars even though they are rare because they out shine the yellow/orange and red stars.

30.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

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

Earth

Jupiter

Mercury

Saturn

31.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Outside on the playground, students are making a scale model of the solar system. Which of
the following tools will be needed to measure the distance of the planets from the Sun on
the model?

Balance

Thermometer

Computer

Meter Stick

32.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Earth and the other planets closest to the Sun are made mostly of _______

gas

metal

water

rock

33.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Where is the asteroid belt found?

between earth and mars

Between Uranus and Neptune

Between Mercury and Venus

Between Mars and Jupiter

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