Question

mini - assessment
name:
our solar system mini - assessment
directions: answer the following questions.

1. what planet is closest to the sun?

a. mercury
b. venus
c. earth
d. neptune

1. what is the largest planet in the solar system?

a. jupiter
b. venus
c. saturn
d. neptune

1. which planet has a ring system?

a. jupiter
b. saturn
c. uranus
d. both b and c

1. what is the difference between a terrestrial/rocky planet and a jovian/gas planet?

1. how is uranus different from all other planets?

Explanation:

1. Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun due to its orbital position.
2. Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar - system in terms of mass and volume.
3. Saturn is well - known for its prominent ring system, and Uranus also has a ring system, though less prominent.
4. Terrestrial/rocky planets are small, dense, and have solid surfaces, while Jovian/gas planets are large, have low density, and are mainly composed of hydrogen and helium.
5. Uranus is unique because it rotates on its side with an extreme axial tilt.

Answer:

1. a. Mercury
2. a. Jupiter
3. d. Both b and c
4. Terrestrial/rocky planets are small, dense, and have solid surfaces. Jovian/gas planets are large, have low density, and are mainly composed of hydrogen and helium.
5. Uranus rotates on its side with an extreme axial tilt.