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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following terms match the definition below?
"To spin around on an axis"revolveorbitrotateaxis - 2. Multiple ChoiceHow long does it take for Earth to rotate or spin on its axis?24 hours1 year365 days12 months
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following causes seasons?Earth's tilt and rotationEarth's tilt and revolutionEarth's revolution and rotationEarth's orbit
- 4. Multiple ChoiceAbout how long does it take for the moon to revolve around Earth one time?30 days1 year1 day24 hours
- 5. Multiple ChoiceIf scientists discovered a large, round object revolving around a star, that object would be considered a...moonplanetstarsolar system
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich is true of stars and planets?Stars move through the sky, but planets do not.Stars are the brightest objects in the night sky.It is easier to see planets than stars because planets glow with heat.Stars and planets both move.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceA star's color tells us about its...temperaturesizerotationdistance from Earth
- 8. Multiple Choice"A group of objects in space that orbit a star in the center, plus the star itself" best defines which of the following terms?solar systemgalaxyuniverseasteroid belt
- 9. Multiple ChoiceHow do asteroids and comets differ?Comets are made of rock, while asteroids are not.Asteroids are mostly made of frozen gases, while comets are not.Asteroids are made of metal, while comets are not.Asteroids are made of ice, while comets are not.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceName the outer planets in the correct order.Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, NeptuneMercury, Venus, Earth, MarsSaturn, Jupiter, Uranus, NeptuneMercury, Earth, Mars, Venus
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich planet is known for its giant "red spot"?MarsJupiterUranusVenus
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is true of stars?The oldest stars are blue.The newest stars are yellow.The hottest stars are blue.The hottest stars are red.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceEarth's Northern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun during which season?winterspringsummerfall
- 14. Multiple ChoiceIn one year, Earth ________ around the sun.revolvesrotates
- 15. Multiple ChoiceInner and outer planets differ in many ways. Which of the following is not true?Inner planets are smaller than outer planets.Inner planets are called the rocky planets, while outer planets are known as the Gas Giants.Outer planets have no rings, while the inner planets all have rings.The inner planets have fewer moons than the outer planets.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich term can be described as "Everything that exists in space"?galaxysolar systemconstellationsuniverse
- 17. Multiple ChoiceStars have a "steady light", while planets twinkle.TrueFalse
- 18. Multiple ChoiceStars move over long periods of time, but they are relatively stationary or still from our perspective.TrueFalse
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement BEST explains why the sun appears to rise in the east and set in the west?Earth orbits the sun.The moon orbits Earth.Earth rotates on its axis.The sun orbits Earth
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich planet is the hottest?MercurcyVenusEarthMars
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which term means 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of night?
vernal
autumnal
equinox
soltice
- 22. Multiple Choice
Meteorite means?
A meteor in space
A meteor that has entered the Earth atmosphere and hit the ground.
Another word for asteroid.
Another word for comet
- 23. Multiple Choice
What separates the inner from the outer planets?
Asteroid Belt
The sun
Oort Cloud
Meteor Belt
- 24. Multiple Choice
What is the correct order of the outer planets?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
Mars, Venus, Earth Mars
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Pluto
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
- 25. Multiple Choice
What is the correct order of the inner planets?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
Mars, Venus, Earth Mars
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Pluto
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
- 26. Multiple Choice
Why is Pluto considered a dwarf planet?
It is too far from the sun.
It is smaller then most moons and can't clear its own orbit.
It name is too small.
It does not orbit the sun.
- 27. Multiple Choice
Where do scientist feel all the metal here on earth came from?
Underground mines
Old planets that exploded
Comets
Asteroids
- 28. Multiple Choice
How would you describe the sun in relation to other stars?
The biggest star in the universe.
midlife, medium size, cooler star
Young, medium size, hot star
The sun is not a star.
- 29. Multiple Choice
Why do we only see white stars at night?
They are much closer than other stars.
From our solar system white stars are the only ones near us.
There is only white stars make up constellations.
We can see white stars even though they are rare because they out shine the yellow/orange and red stars.
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhich planet in our solar system is closest to the Sun?EarthJupiterMercurySaturn
- 31. Multiple ChoiceOutside on the playground, students are making a scale model of the solar system. Which of
the following tools will be needed to measure the distance of the planets from the Sun on
the model?BalanceThermometerComputerMeter Stick - 32. Multiple ChoiceEarth and the other planets closest to the Sun are made mostly of _______gasmetalwaterrock
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhere is the asteroid belt found?between earth and marsBetween Uranus and NeptuneBetween Mercury and VenusBetween Mars and Jupiter
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