______ 8. Why is the planet Uranus considered a gas giant? a. because it has a rocky surface b. because it is similar to Earth c. because it has a dee...
Section Quiz Section: The Outer Planets Match the correct description with the correct term. Write the letter in the space provided.
______ 1. This body is now classified as a dwarf planet. ______ 2. This planet is well known for the spectacular rings that orbit its equator. ______ 3. This planet has a huge storm called the Great Red Spot.
a. Jupiter b. Neptune c. Saturn d. Uranus e. Pluto
______ 4. This planet has winds that travel at more than 1,000 km/hr. ______ 5. This planet is tipped over on its side. Write the letter of the correct answer in the space provided.
______ 6. Because Jupiter’s interior is very hot, a. it has few thunderstorms. b. its atmosphere is visible. c. it radiates more energy than it receives. d. its atmosphere scatters light. ______ 7. Which of the following planets is the least dense? a. Neptune c. Uranus b. Saturn d. Earth ______ 8. Why is the planet Uranus considered a gas giant? a. because it has a rocky surface b. because it is similar to Earth c. because it has a deep, massive atmosphere d. because it is larger than Mercury ______ 9. What is unusual about Pluto’s moon? a. Its orbit is not circular. b. It’s the same size as Pluto. c. It’s denser than Pluto. d. It’s more than half the size of Pluto. ______ 10. Which of the following is the largest planet in our solar system? a. Earth c. Saturn b. Jupiter d. Uranus
