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Unit 3: The Solar System and energy

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Unit 4: Living organisms and classification

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Unit 5: Metals, non-metals, acids and alkalis

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Unit 6: Sound, the Earth and eclipses

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The Solar System – Quiz

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Solar System HIA Science quiz: free practice for HIA International. Work through this Solar System HIA Science quiz and get instant feedback on every answer. If you get stuck, review the 3.1 The Solar System – Notes lesson. More practice: HIA International — all units. Syllabus: Cambridge Lower Secondary programme.

  • Questions count: 50
  • Passing grade: A-
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1.
Which statement correctly describes Solar System?
a large body that orbits a star and has cleared its own orbit
a rocky object smaller than a planet, most found in the belt between Mars and Jupiter
the Sun together with everything held in orbit around it by gravity
a huge ball of hot gas that gives out its own light, such as the Sun
2.
Which statement correctly describes star?
the force that keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun
a huge ball of hot gas that gives out its own light, such as the Sun
a rocky object smaller than a planet, most found in the belt between Mars and Jupiter
a large body that orbits a star and has cleared its own orbit
3.
Which statement correctly describes planet?
a body of ice and dust that grows a tail when it comes close to the Sun
a rocky object smaller than a planet, most found in the belt between Mars and Jupiter
a large body that orbits a star and has cleared its own orbit
the force that keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun
4.
Which statement correctly describes orbit?
a natural satellite that orbits a planet
the path one object takes around another
a rocky object smaller than a planet, most found in the belt between Mars and Jupiter
a body of ice and dust that grows a tail when it comes close to the Sun
5.
Which statement correctly describes moon?
the path one object takes around another
a body of ice and dust that grows a tail when it comes close to the Sun
a natural satellite that orbits a planet
a huge ball of hot gas that gives out its own light, such as the Sun
6.
Which statement correctly describes asteroid?
a rocky object smaller than a planet, most found in the belt between Mars and Jupiter
a large body that orbits a star and has cleared its own orbit
a body of ice and dust that grows a tail when it comes close to the Sun
the path one object takes around another
7.
Which term is described as: the Sun together with everything held in orbit around it by gravity?
Solar System
planet
star
gravity
8.
Match the term to its correct meaning: Solar System
the Sun together with everything held in orbit around it by gravity
the path one object takes around another
a natural satellite that orbits a planet
a huge ball of hot gas that gives out its own light, such as the Sun
9.
Which term is described as: a huge ball of hot gas that gives out its own light, such as the Sun?
star
asteroid
comet
gravity
10.
Match the term to its correct meaning: star
a natural satellite that orbits a planet
a huge ball of hot gas that gives out its own light, such as the Sun
a large body that orbits a star and has cleared its own orbit
a body of ice and dust that grows a tail when it comes close to the Sun
11.
Which term is described as: a large body that orbits a star and has cleared its own orbit?
planet
Solar System
orbit
star
12.
Match the term to its correct meaning: planet
a natural satellite that orbits a planet
a large body that orbits a star and has cleared its own orbit
a body of ice and dust that grows a tail when it comes close to the Sun
a rocky object smaller than a planet, most found in the belt between Mars and Jupiter
13.
Which term is described as: the path one object takes around another?
Solar System
comet
orbit
moon
14.
Match the term to its correct meaning: orbit
a body of ice and dust that grows a tail when it comes close to the Sun
the force that keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun
the Sun together with everything held in orbit around it by gravity
the path one object takes around another
15.
Which term is described as: a natural satellite that orbits a planet?
Solar System
moon
orbit
star
16.
Match the term to its correct meaning: moon
a rocky object smaller than a planet, most found in the belt between Mars and Jupiter
a natural satellite that orbits a planet
a large body that orbits a star and has cleared its own orbit
a body of ice and dust that grows a tail when it comes close to the Sun
17.
Which term is described as: a rocky object smaller than a planet, most found in the belt between Mars and Jupiter?
comet
Solar System
asteroid
orbit
18.
Match the term to its correct meaning: asteroid
the Sun together with everything held in orbit around it by gravity
a huge ball of hot gas that gives out its own light, such as the Sun
a large body that orbits a star and has cleared its own orbit
a rocky object smaller than a planet, most found in the belt between Mars and Jupiter
19.
Which term is described as: a body of ice and dust that grows a tail when it comes close to the Sun?
planet
comet
orbit
moon
20.
Match the term to its correct meaning: comet
a natural satellite that orbits a planet
a huge ball of hot gas that gives out its own light, such as the Sun
a body of ice and dust that grows a tail when it comes close to the Sun
the Sun together with everything held in orbit around it by gravity
21.
Which term is described as: the force that keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun?
asteroid
orbit
gravity
star
22.
Match the term to its correct meaning: gravity
a body of ice and dust that grows a tail when it comes close to the Sun
a huge ball of hot gas that gives out its own light, such as the Sun
a natural satellite that orbits a planet
the force that keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun
23.
The path one object takes around another is its _____.
phase
belt
axis
orbit
24.
The force that keeps the planets in orbit is _____.
friction
pressure
gravity
magnetism
25.
The largest planet in the Solar System is _____.
Saturn
Earth
Neptune
Jupiter
26.
A natural satellite orbiting a planet is a _____.
asteroid
star
moon
comet
27.
There are _____ planets in the Solar System.
seven
ten
nine
eight
28.
Most asteroids lie in a belt between Mars and _____.
Saturn
Earth
Jupiter
Venus
29.
The Sun is a star. - True or false?
True
False
30.
The Sun is a planet. - True or false?
True
False
31.
There are eight planets in the Solar System. - True or false?
True
False
32.
There are twelve planets in the Solar System. - True or false?
True
False
33.
The order of the planets from the Sun is Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune. - True or false?
True
False
34.
The order of the planets from the Sun is Mercury, Earth, Venus, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Neptune, Uranus. - True or false?
True
False
35.
Gravity keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun. - True or false?
True
False
36.
Magnetism keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun. - True or false?
True
False
37.
A moon is a natural satellite that orbits a planet. - True or false?
True
False
38.
A moon is a natural satellite that orbits the Sun directly. - True or false?
True
False
39.
The Earth has one moon. - True or false?
True
False
40.
The Earth has four moons. - True or false?
True
False
41.
Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System. - True or false?
True
False
42.
Saturn is the largest planet in the Solar System. - True or false?
True
False
43.
Most asteroids are found in a belt between Mars and Jupiter. - True or false?
True
False
44.
Most asteroids are found in a belt between the Earth and the Moon. - True or false?
True
False
45.
A comet is made of ice and dust and grows a tail near the Sun. - True or false?
True
False
46.
A comet is made of solid iron and never changes. - True or false?
True
False
47.
The planets do not give out their own light; they reflect light from the Sun. - True or false?
True
False
48.
The planets give out their own light like the Sun. - True or false?
True
False
49.
The further a planet is from the Sun, the longer its year. - True or false?
True
False
50.
The further a planet is from the Sun, the shorter its year. - True or false?
True
False
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Part of Unit 3: The Solar System and energy — see every lesson and quiz in this unit.
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