Exploring Outer Space
A Grade 7 science worksheet covering key concepts about our solar system and beyond, including planets, stars, and celestial phenomena.
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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'?
Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
2. The largest planet in our solar system is .
3. A shooting star is actually a small piece of rock or dust called a burning up as it enters Earth's atmosphere.
4. Briefly explain the difference between a star and a planet.
5. The Earth revolves around the Sun once every 365 days.
True
False
6. Use the diagram below to identify the planets. Write the name of each planet next to its corresponding number.
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