Lesson Worksheet: Moons in the Solar System Science
In this worksheet, we will practice recalling the number of moons that each planet in the Solar System has and describing the orbit of Earth's moon around Earth.
Q1:
Which of the following diagrams best shows the shape of the orbit that Earth’s moon follows?
- A
- B
- C
Q2:
Which of the following diagrams correctly shows the planets of the solar system in order of how many moons each planet has?
- A
- B
- C
- D
Q3:
How many moons does Mercury have?
- A3 moons
- B4 moons
- C0 moons
- D1 moon
- E2 moons
Q4:
Which of the following best describes the shape of the orbit that Earth’s moon follows?
- AIrregular
- BAlmost circular
- CSpiral
Q5:
How many of the planets in the solar system have no moons?
Q6:
Which planet in the solar system has the most moons?
- AJupiter
- BUranus
- CEarth
- DSaturn
- ENeptune
Q7:
Complete the following: A moon is a large object that orbits .
- Athe Sun
- Ba planet
Q8:
Which planet has more moons, Jupiter or Saturn?
- AJupiter
- BSaturn
Q9:
How many moons do the eight planets of the solar system have in total?
Q10:
Are any moons of the solar system larger than any planets in the solar system?
- AYes
- BNo