Outer Space Exploration
A Grade 3 science worksheet covering basic concepts of outer space, planets, and stars.
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Multiple ChoiceFill in the BlanksTrue / FalseShort AnswerCustom
Standards
5-ESS1-1
Topics
scienceouter spaceplanetsstarssolar system
7 sections · Free to use · Printable
Outer Space Exploration
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!
1. Which celestial body is at the center of our solar system?
a
Moon
b
Earth
c
Sun
d
Mars
2. Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?
a
Jupiter
b
Mars
c
Venus
d
Saturn
3. The Earth is a that orbits the Sun.
4. Stars are giant balls of hot that produce their own light.
5. The Moon is a star.
T
True
F
False
6. There are eight planets in our solar system.
T
True
F
False
7. What is the name of our galaxy?
Look at the diagram of the solar system below. Can you name three planets you see?
