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Science Explainer: Exploring our solar system

By Formative Staff
Last updated 4 months ago
3 Questions
Note from the author:
Read the passage Exploring our solar system. Then answer the questions below.
Read the passage Exploring our solar system. Then answer the questions below.
Required
Drag each answer choice into the correct space. Not all answer choices will be used.

Earth is a part of the Milky Way ___________. The Milky Way contains our solar system with the ________ being at the center. Our solar system also contains __________ planets.
Other Answer Choices:
star
Earth
eight
ten
sun
galaxy
Required

Drag each characteristic into the correct box to show whether it describes the inner or outer planets in the solar system.

  • are smaller
  • are farther away from the sun
  • are larger
  • contain rocky surfaces
  • contain ice and gases
  • are closer to the sun
  • Inner planets
  • Outer planets
Required

Which statements are correct about the planets in the solar system? Select three correct answers.