Solar System Exploration
A worksheet for 3rd graders to learn about the planets and other objects in our solar system.
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CustomMultiple ChoiceFill in the BlanksTrue / FalseShort Answer
Standards
3-ESS1-1
Topics
solar systemplanetsspacesciencegrade 3
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Solar System Exploration
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the diagram to help you.
1. Which planet is closest to the Sun?
a
Earth
b
Mars
c
Mercury
d
Venus
2. Which planet is known for its large rings?
a
Jupiter
b
Saturn
c
Uranus
d
Neptune
3. The Sun is a .
4. Earth is the planet from the Sun.
5. The path a planet takes around the Sun is called its .
6. All planets in our solar system have life on them.
T
True
F
False
7. The Moon is a planet.
T
True
F
False
8. Name two planets that are gas giants.