Our Home: Earth in the Solar System
Questions:
5
Grade:
5
Words:
106
Imagine you are on a spaceship traveling through the solar system. Your first stop is the Sun, a giant ball of gases that's a million times larger than Earth. You then zip past Mercury, Venus, and Mars, each unique and fascinating. Mars, for example, is known as the red planet because of its rusty color. Finally, you see it, our home, Earth, the third rock from the Sun. Unlike the other planets, Earth is covered in vast oceans and green lands. It's the only planet where life exists, making it the most special stop on your journey. So, buckle up as we continue exploring Earth's wonders!
Question 1
What does 'zip past' mean in the context?
A
To pass by quickly
Explanation. In this context, 'zip past' means to move past the planets quickly as if in a speeding spaceship.
B
To unzip a bag
C
To use a zip line
D
To fasten with a zipper
E
To move in a zigzag pattern
Question 2
What makes Earth the most special planet in our journey?
A
Its size
B
Its location
C
Its color
D
Life exists there
Explanation. The text mentions that Earth is the only planet where life exists, which makes it special.
E
Its distance from the sun
Question 3
Which planet is known as the red planet?
A
Mercury
B
Venus
C
Mars
Explanation. The text mentions that Mars is known as the red planet because of its rusty color.
D
Jupiter
E
Saturn
Question 4
What is the sequence of the planets you visited?
A
Sun, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Earth
Explanation. The text describes the journey beginning at the Sun and then moving past Mercury, Venus, Mars, and finally back to Earth.
B
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Sun
C
Mars, Venus, Mercury, Sun, Earth
D
Sun, Mars, Venus, Mercury, Earth
E
Earth, Mars, Venus, Mercury, Sun
Question 5
True or False: No other planet but Earth has oceans and green lands.
A
True
Explanation. The text explicitly states that, unlike the other planets, Earth is covered in vast oceans and green lands.
B
False
C
Cannot be determined
D
Both true and false
E
No answer
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