1. Directions

You will read passages on the topic and then answer questions about them. You may find vocabulary at the end of the test. Read the questions carefully before choosing the correct answers.

2. Questions of the test

Question 1. How many planets are in the solar system?
A) One
B) Two
C) Six
D) Nine

Question 2. Which planet is the second largest in the solar system?
A) Earth
B) Saturn
C) Jupiter
D) Mars

Question 3. What is the diameter of Saturn?
A) 120,600 kilometers
B) 9 times larger than Earth's diameter
C) 1.4 billion kilometers
D) A layer of clouds

Question 4. What is the main component of Saturn?
A) Gases
B) Hot liquid metal
C) A hot, rocky core
D) Pieces of water ice and dust

Question 5. How long does it take Saturn to complete one orbit around the Sun?
A) 11 hours
B) 29 Earth years
C) 1 year
D) 1 day