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Exploring Outer Space

A Grade 5 science worksheet exploring the solar system, planets, and other celestial bodies.

Grade 5 Science Earth & Space ScienceOuter Space
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5-ESS1-15-ESS1-2

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scienceouter spacesolar systemplanetsgrade 5
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Exploring Outer Space

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!

1. Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?

a

Venus

b

Mars

c

Jupiter

d

Saturn

2. What is the name of our galaxy?

a

Andromeda

b

Triangulum

c

Milky Way

d

Whirlpool

3. The Sun is a  .

4. Earth is the   planet from the Sun.

5. A large, icy body that orbits the Sun is called a  .

6. All planets in our solar system have moons.

T

True

F

False

7. Astronauts can breathe normally in space without a special suit.

T

True

F

False

8. Name the four inner planets of our solar system.

9. Label the planets in the diagram of our solar system below.

Solar System Diagram