Question

The Solar System is made up of the Sun and all the objects that orbit around it. The Sun is orbited by planets, asteroids, comets and other things. There are eight planets in our Solar System. The first four planets are called terrestrial planets. They are mostly made of rock and metal, and are mostly solid. The last four planets are called gas giants because they are much larger than other planets and are mostly made of gas. Which of these statements is not accurate concerning the Solar System?
Responses
A Mercury is the planet closest to the sun.Mercury is the planet closest to the sun.
B The center of our Solar System is the sun.The center of our Solar System is the sun.
C Earth is the largest of the planets in the Solar System.Earth is the largest of the planets in the Solar System.
D Our Solar System contains 8 planets along with their moons and one star.Our Solar System contains 8 planets along with their moons and one star.
Question 2
Our Solar System consists of our star, the Sun, and its orbiting planets (including Earth), along with numerous moons, asteroids, comet material, rocks, and dust. However, out Solar System is only part of space. Place the following in order from biggest to smallest.
Responses
A Galaxy, Universe, Solar System, Star, PlanetGalaxy, Universe, Solar System, Star, Planet
B Universe, Solar System, Galaxy, Planet, StarUniverse, Solar System, Galaxy, Planet, Star
C Solar System, Universe, Galaxy, Star, PlanetSolar System, Universe, Galaxy, Star, Planet
D Universe, Galaxy, Solar System, Star, PlanetUniverse, Galaxy, Solar System, Star, Planet
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Answer 1

Q1: C — "Earth is the largest of the planets in the Solar System." (Incorrect: Jupiter is the largest.)

Q2: D — "Universe, Galaxy, Solar System, Star, Planet." (This correctly orders from biggest to smallest.)