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Grade 6 Outer Planets
Jupiter's composition is most like that of                .
  1. a star
  2. the Moon
  3. an asteroid
  4. a black hole
Grade 6 Planetary Motion
The fewest hours of daylight occur on the                .
  1. fall equinox
  2. spring equinox
  3. winter solstice
  4. summer solstice
Grade 6 Planetary Motion
Which statement about Earth's rotation and its revolution is correct?
  1. It takes Earth longer to rotate on its axis than revolve around the Sun.
  2. It takes Earth longer revolve around the Sun than to rotate on its axis.
  3. It takes Earth longer to rotate around the Sun than revolve on its axis.
  4. It takes Earth longer revolve around the Sun than to revolve on its axis.
Grade 6 The Moon
Why do we not have lunar eclipses every month?
  1. The Moon rotates.
  2. Earth is tilted and so it is heated unevenly.
  3. There is not always a new or full moon each month.
  4. The Moon's orbit is tilted around Earth, so the Moon is usually out of Earth's shadow.
Grade 6 Planetary Motion

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Does the statement describe a solar eclipse or a lunar eclipse?

The Moon blocks the Sun.
  1. solar eclipse
  2. lunar eclipse
Grade 6 Outer Planets
Why does Saturn's moon Titan interest scientists?
  1. Titan is similar to Earth's moon.
  2. Life has been discovered on Titan.
  3. It is the largest moon in the solar system.
  4. It seems to have a planet-like atmosphere.
Grade 6 Outer Planets
Which planet has a lower density than water?
  1. Neptune
  2. Uranus
  3. Saturn
  4. Jupiter
Grade 6 Solar System
Each of the following may be found in our solar system except                .
  1. asteroids
  2. dwarf planets
  3. constellations
  4. space debris
Grade 6 Outer Planets
Which statement is true for the two planets shown?
Planet Saturn - SmallPlanet Neptune - Small
  1. Both planets are inner planets.
  2. Both planets are outer planets.
  3. The first planet is an inner planet and the second planet is an outer planet.
  4. The first planet is an outer planet and the second planet is an inner planet.
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