Inner Planets of the Solar System: Mercury, Venus, Earth & Mars - Quiz &
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 Which of the planets has a large satellite?
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Earth
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 Which of the inner planets rotates backwards?
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Venus
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 Which of the inner planets is the hottest?
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Venus
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 What are the planets in order from the sun?
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Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
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 Which planet is the smallest in the solar system?
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Mercury
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1. Which of the planets has a large satellite?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Earth
Mars
Venus
Mercury
Mars and Earth
2. Which of the inner planets rotates backwards?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Earth
Both Venus and Earth
Mars
Venus
Mercury
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3. What are the planets in order from the sun?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Venus, Mercury, Earth, Mars
Earth, Mars, Venus, Mercury
Mars, Earth, Venus, Mercury
Venus, Earth, Mercury, Mars
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
4. Which of the inner planets is the hottest?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Earth
Both Mercury and Venus
Mercury
Venus
Mars
5. Which planet is the smallest in the solar system?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Earth
Mercury
Venus
Both Mercury and Venus
Mars
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About This Quiz & Worksheet
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About This Quiz & Worksheet
The first four planets of our solar system have many unique features to them, and this quiz will have you match
some of these features to the planet that fits them.
Quiz & Worksheet Goals
This planetary quiz tests your ability to:
Recall the first four planets in order from the sun
Remember which of those four planets is the hottest
Understand which of the given planets has a large satellite
Recollect which planet has a backwards rotation
Determine which of the options given is the smallest planet
Skills Practiced
Reading comprehension - draw the most relevant information from the lesson on the first four planets
Information recall - remember the knowledge you've gained regarding Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars
Knowledge application - use this knowledge to successfully answer questions about some of the features
of these planets
Additional Learning
Still want to know more? The lesson called Inner Planets of the Solar System: Mercury, Venus, Earth & Mars
covers the following objectives:
Distinguish between inner and outer planets
Explain the origins of the planets' names
Examine the temperature of Mercury, Venus, and Mars
Compare the lengths of the days on each planet
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