Space Boot Camp 3.8D Identify the planets in Earth’s solar system and their position in relation to the Sun. MS ?’s start on #30

2004 TAKS Information Booklet, #19 Planets That Can Be Seen Without a Telescope 1. Which planet has a year with a length closest to the length of a year on Earth? A Mercury B Venus C Mars D Jupiter

2004 TAKS Information Booklet, #19 Planets That Can Be Seen Without a Telescope 1. Which planet has a year with a length closest to the length of a year on Earth? A Mercury B Venus C Mars D Jupiter

TAKS 2003—#13 (51%) 2. Which two planets are closest to Earth? A Mercury and Saturn B Mars and Jupiter C Mercury and Venus D Venus and Mars

TAKS 2003—#13 (51%) 2. Which two planets are closest to Earth? A Mercury and Saturn B Mars and Jupiter C Mercury and Venus D Venus and Mars

3. Which of these best represents Mars? F Q G R H S J T TAKS 2003—#26 (61%) 3. Which of these best represents Mars? F Q G R H S J T

3. Which of these best represents Mars? F Q G R H S J T TAKS 2003—#26 (61%) 3. Which of these best represents Mars? F Q G R H S J T

4. The sun and the planets orbiting it make up a— A galaxy B system C planet D unit

4. The sun and the planets orbiting it make up a— A galaxy B system C planet D unit

5. A student memorizes the names of the planets and their position related to the sun. He remembers that the fifth planet from the sun is – A Earth B Mercury C Jupiter D Saturn

5. A student memorizes the names of the planets and their position related to the sun. He remembers that the fifth planet from the sun is – A Earth B Mercury C Jupiter D Saturn

6. Which is not a planet in our solar system? A Uranus B Neptune C Saturn D Venice

6. Which is not a planet in our solar system? A Uranus B Neptune C Saturn D Venice

7. What planet comes between the planets Saturn and Neptune? A Pluto B Uranus C Jupiter D Venus

7. What planet comes between the planets Saturn and Neptune? A Pluto B Uranus C Jupiter D Venus

8. The Earth comes between what two planets? A Neptune and Pluto B Saturn and Uranus C Jupiter and Saturn D Venus and Mars

8. The Earth comes between what two planets? A Neptune and Pluto B Saturn and Uranus C Jupiter and Saturn D Venus and Mars

9. Which of the following planets has the shortest year? A Mercury B Jupiter C Saturn D Uranus

9. Which of the following planets has the shortest year? A Mercury B Jupiter C Saturn D Uranus **Because it’s closest to the sun**

10. Which planet comes between Mars and Saturn? A Earth B Jupiter C Neptune D Mercury

10. Which planet comes between Mars and Saturn? A Earth B Jupiter C Neptune D Mercury

11. Which statement best explains why the moon appears much larger than Jupiter in the night sky? A The moon emits more light than Jupiter. B The moon has a larger gravitational pull than Jupiter. C Jupiter is farther away from Earth than the moon. D Jupiter is moving much faster through space than the moon.

11. Which statement best explains why the moon appears much larger than Jupiter in the night sky? A The moon emits more light than Jupiter. B The moon has a larger gravitational pull than Jupiter. C Jupiter is farther away from Earth than the moon. D Jupiter is moving much faster through space than the moon.

12. Which of the following is the correct order of the inner planets, from innermost to outermost? A Jupiter, Mars, Earth, Saturn B Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars C Mercury, Mars, Earth, Venus D Mars, Earth, Venus, Jupiter  

12. Which of the following is the correct order of the inner planets, from innermost to outermost? A Jupiter, Mars, Earth, Saturn B Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars C Mercury, Mars, Earth, Venus D Mars, Earth, Venus, Jupiter  

13. What object is found in the center of our solar system? A Jupiter B Pluto C The moon D The sun

13. What object is found in the center of our solar system? A Jupiter B Pluto C The moon D The sun

14. The sun is at the center of our solar system 14. The sun is at the center of our solar system. Which of the following is another word for our sun? A Star B Planet C Galaxy D Meteorite

14. The sun is at the center of our solar system 14. The sun is at the center of our solar system. Which of the following is another word for our sun? A Star B Planet C Galaxy D Meteorite

15. The sun is at the center of our solar system, and all the planets orbit it. Why do the planets orbit the sun? A The sun’s magnetic energy attracts all of the planets. B The sun is the only object in the sky. C The sun has the most mass and the most gravitational pull. D The sun is more dense, so it is the only object in the sky with gravity.

15. The sun is at the center of our solar system, and all the planets orbit it. Why do the planets orbit the sun? A The sun’s magnetic energy attracts all of the planets. B The sun is the only object in the sky. C The sun has the most mass and the most gravitational pull. D The sun is more dense, so it is the only object in the sky with gravity.

16. Which of the following planets is closest to the sun? A Mercury B Jupiter C Venus D Pluto

16. Which of the following planets is closest to the sun? A Mercury B Jupiter C Venus D Pluto

17. Which of the following planets is farthest from the sun? A Saturn B Jupiter C Mars D Earth

17. Which of the following planets is farthest from the sun? A Saturn B Jupiter C Mars D Earth

18. What is the curved path that a planet follows as it revolves around the sun called? A Phase B Orbit C Satellite D Eclipse

18. What is the curved path that a planet follows as it revolves around the sun called? A Phase B Orbit C Satellite D Eclipse

19. Which of the following is the correct order of the outer planets, from innermost to outermost? A Jupiter, Mars, Earth, Saturn B Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars C Pluto, Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter D Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

19. Which of the following is the correct order of the outer planets, from innermost to outermost? A Jupiter, Mars, Earth, Saturn B Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars C Pluto, Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter D Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

20. Why is the sun the only star that we usually see during the daytime? A The other stars do not shine in the daytime. B The other stars are cooler during the daytime. C The sun is brighter because it is closer than the other stars. D The Earth’s atmosphere makes it impossible to see the other stars.

20. Why is the sun the only star that we usually see during the daytime? A The other stars do not shine in the daytime. B The other stars are cooler during the daytime. C The sun is brighter because it is closer than the other stars. D The Earth’s atmosphere makes it impossible to see the other stars.

21. Which of the following lists objects from largest to smallest? A Moon, star, Earth B Planet, sun, moon C Sun, planet, moon D Earth, moon, sun

21. Which of the following lists objects from largest to smallest? A Moon, star, Earth B Planet, sun, moon C Sun, planet, moon D Earth, moon, sun

22. In the diagram below, the letter A represents Mercury and the letter C represents Earth. Which planet is represented by the letter B?   A B C

22. In the diagram below, the letter A represents Mercury and the letter C represents Earth. Which planet is represented by the letter B?   A B C Venus

23. In the diagram below, the letter A represents Saturn and the letter C represents Neptune. Which planet is represented by the letter B?   A B C

23. In the diagram below, the letter A represents Saturn and the letter C represents Neptune. Which planet is represented by the letter B?   A B C Uranus

24. In the diagram below, the letter A represents Earth and the letter C represents Jupiter. Which planet is represented by the letter B?   A B C

24. In the diagram below, the letter A represents Earth and the letter C represents Jupiter. Which planet is represented by the letter B?   A B C Mars

25. Which of the following shows the list of planets in our solar system in the correct order starting from the Sun? A Mars, Venus, Earth, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune B Venus, Mercury, Uranus, Mars, Earth, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune C Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune D Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Earth, Venus, Mercury

25. Which of the following shows the list of planets in our solar system in the correct order starting from the Sun? A Mars, Venus, Earth, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune B Venus, Mercury, Uranus, Mars, Earth, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune C Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune D Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Earth, Venus, Mercury

26. What determines the length of a planet’s year? A How large the planet is B The number of days in its year C The time it takes to rotate on its axis D The time it takes to revolve around the sun

26. What determines the length of a planet’s year? A How large the planet is B The number of days in its year C The time it takes to rotate on its axis D The time it takes to revolve around the sun

27. A student is building a model of the solar system 27. A student is building a model of the solar system. Which planet should be placed on peg 6? F Saturn G Jupiter H Earth J Mars

27. A student is building a model of the solar system 27. A student is building a model of the solar system. Which planet should be placed on peg 6? F Saturn G Jupiter H Earth J Mars

28. What is the closest star to Earth? A the Moon B North Star C Saturn D the Sun

28. What is the closest star to Earth? A the Moon B North Star C Saturn D the Sun

A Diagram of the Inner Planets 29. Which number in the diagram represents the planet Earth? A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4

A Diagram of the Inner Planets 29. Which number in the diagram represents the planet Earth? A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4

Start of MS ?’s 30. Students researched the Internet to learn who discovered the planets. To their amazement, only 3 of the 8 planets had “official” discoverers because all the other planets are easily seen with the unaided human eye. For the discovery of the 3 planets, it required a good – Camera Microscope Pair of binoculars Telescope

30. Students researched the Internet to learn who discovered the planets. To their amazement, only 3 of the 8 planets had “official” discoverers because all the other planets are easily seen with the unaided human eye. For the discovery of the 3 planets, it required a good – Camera Microscope Pair of binoculars Telescope **since you can’t easily see it with an unaided eye**

31. Which force is responsible for the orbiting motion of the planets around the sun? Magnetism Friction Motion Gravity

31. Which force is responsible for the orbiting motion of the planets around the sun? Magnetism Friction Motion Gravity

32. Students decide to construct a table to display the information collected from their research on the sun and the eight planets. What types of data would be most helpful in displaying the relationship between the planets and the sun? Planet name, distance from the sun, and period of revolution Planet name, distance from the sun, and period of rotation Planet name, distance from the sun, and number of moons Planet name, distance from the sun, and year of discovery

32. Students decide to construct a table to display the information collected from their research on the sun and the eight planets. What types of data would be most helpful in displaying the relationship between the planets and the sun? Planet name, distance from the sun, and period of revolution Planet name, distance from the sun, and period of rotation Planet name, distance from the sun, and number of moons Planet name, distance from the sun, and year of discovery

33. Which of the following accurately compares the positions of Jupiter and Earth from the sun? Earth is positioned closer to the sun and Jupiter. Jupiter is positioned closer to the sun than Earth Jupiter’s orbit is shorter than Earth’s orbit around the sun. Earth’s orbit is longer than Jupiter’s orbit around the sun.

33. Which of the following accurately compares the positions of Jupiter and Earth from the sun? Earth is positioned closer to the sun and Jupiter. Jupiter is positioned closer to the sun than Earth Jupiter’s orbit is shorter than Earth’s orbit around the sun. Earth’s orbit is longer than Jupiter’s orbit around the sun.

The following are identified as planets in Earth’s solar system EXCEPT – Mercury Venus Sun Saturn

The following are identified as planets in Earth’s solar system EXCEPT – Mercury Venus Sun Saturn

Below is a linear model of the solar system: Which planet is identified as the 5th planet from the sun? Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus

Below is a linear model of the solar system: Which planet is identified as the 5th planet from the sun? Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus

The diagram shows the inner planets and the sun. Which statement best describes the relationship between the planets and the sun? The planets rotate around the sun in the same direction. The planets revolve around the sun in the same direction The sun supplies the same amount of heat to all the planets. The sun’s gravity provides gravity to all the planets.

The diagram shows the inner planets and the sun. Which statement best describes the relationship between the planets and the sun? The planets rotate around the sun in the same direction. The planets revolve around the sun in the same direction The sun supplies the same amount of heat to all the planets. The sun’s gravity provides gravity to all the planets.

Many students have misconceptions about our solar system Many students have misconceptions about our solar system. Some students incorrectly believe Earth is the center of our solar system. Others believe the objects in the solar system are close together, when actually the solar system is so large that models are constructed to study it. All of the following are reasons why scientists use models EXCEPT – To see an example To visit the planets To make predictions To visualize their ideas

Many students have misconceptions about our solar system Many students have misconceptions about our solar system. Some students incorrectly believe Earth is the center of our solar system. Others believe the objects in the solar system are close together, when actually the solar system is so large that models are constructed to study it. All of the following are reasons why scientists use models EXCEPT – To see an example To visit the planets To make predictions To visualize their ideas

This picture shows the sun and the eight planets This picture shows the sun and the eight planets. What would be beneficial for students to change about this picture to increase their knowledge of the solar system? Position planets in a different order Make all the planets the same size Identify each planet and the sun Show the other stars in the solar system

This picture shows the sun and the eight planets This picture shows the sun and the eight planets. What would be beneficial for students to change about this picture to increase their knowledge of the solar system? Position planets in a different order Make all the planets the same size Identify each planet and the sun Show the other stars in the solar system

Which planet shown in the picture above is the most massive? Jupiter Earth Saturn Venus

Which planet shown in the picture above is the most massive? Jupiter Earth Saturn Venus

What is one advantage of constructing a model like the one in the above picture? To test the effects of the sun’s gravity on each planet To identify and compare the order of the planets in the solar system To show the distance of each planet from other stars To form a hypothesis of how long it takes each planet to spin on its axis

What is one advantage of constructing a model like the one in the above picture? To test the effects of the sun’s gravity on each planet To identify and compare the order of the planets in the solar system To show the distance of each planet from other stars To form a hypothesis of how long it takes each planet to spin on its axis

Which of the following is a question that can be answered by using the model constructed? How long does it take the moon to orbit Earth? Which planet is closets to the sun? How far away is Earth from the sun? How long would it take a spacecraft to get to Neptune?

Which of the following is a question that can be answered by using the model constructed? How long does it take the moon to orbit Earth? Which planet is closets to the sun? How far away is Earth from the sun? How long would it take a spacecraft to get to Neptune?

Students researched the planets in Earth’s solar system and shared their findings with the class. Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for students to share their findings or conclusions? Sharing findings provides an opportunity to expand the knowledge of their classmates. Sharing conclusions provides students opportunities to ask questions and examine evidence. Sharing findings provides students the opportunity to criticize other students. Sharing conclusions provides students the opportunity to compare their own findings with the findings of others.

Students researched the planets in Earth’s solar system and shared their findings with the class. Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for students to share their findings or conclusions? Sharing findings provides an opportunity to expand the knowledge of their classmates. Sharing conclusions provides students opportunities to ask questions and examine evidence. Sharing findings provides students the opportunity to criticize other students. Sharing conclusions provides students the opportunity to compare their own findings with the findings of others.