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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the definition of orbit?the spinning of the earth on its axiswhen the lit part of the moon increasesall of the planets, moon, and other space objects going around the sunthe imaginary line that goes through the north and south poles that the earth spins on
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the center of our solar system?moonearthsunJupiter
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich one takes 24 hours?rotationrevolution
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat describes the earth going around the sun?rotationrevolution
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Earth and the other planets closest to the Sun are made mostly of _______gasmetalwaterrock - 6. Multiple ChoiceThe moon is a natural ______ of Earth.cometaxissatellitespace probe
- 7. Multiple ChoiceEarth's ________ on its axis causes day and night.rotationrevolutionphasecomet
- 8. Multiple ChoiceOne kind of _______ is the crescent Moon.axisasteroidphasespace probe
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe __________ has planets, moons, comets, and asteroids.solar systemearthrotationUnited States
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhere is the asteroid belt found?between earth and marsBetween Uranus and NeptuneBetween Mercury and VenusBetween Mars and Jupiter
- 11. Multiple ChoiceOne of the main differences between the outer and inner planets is __________.The inner planets all have waterthe inner planets are much bigger than the outer planetsthe outer planets are gas planetsthe outer planets have rings, and the inner planets don't
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Earth have different seasons?because of the distance between Earth and the sunbecause of the speed of Earth as it rotates on its axisbecause of the amount of light blocked by the moon on its axisbecause of the tilt of Earth on its axis as it moves around the sun
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich factor makes Earth different from all the other planets in the solar system in its ability to support life?The Earth is exposed to rays from the sun.The Earth has only one moon that orbits around it.The Earth rotates in an elliptical orbit around the sun.The Earth has a breathable atmosphere.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich best explains why the moon has phases?The moon’s position changes in relation to the sun and Earth.The sun’s position changes in relation to the moon and Earth.The Earth casts a shadow on the moon as it rotates.The moon rotates along its axis
- 15. Multiple ChoiceDay and night is caused by the _____________ of earth on its axis.revolutionorbitrotation
- 16. Multiple ChoiceAs the Earth travels around the sun, this tilt causes different areas of the Earth’s surface to get different amounts of daylight at different times of the year. The angle of the Sun’s rays to the surface also causes areas to have more or less of the Sun’s energy. This causes the ________.monthsday and nightseasonsyears
- 17. Multiple Choicea pattern of stars that form an imaginary picture or design in the skyOrbitRotateconstellationMilky Way
- 18. Multiple ChoiceA spiral galaxy of stars that contains our SunPlanisphereIntensityStarMilky Way
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich color star has medium temperature?Bluish-WhiteYellowReddish-Orange
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThe four inner planets are...Rocky and smallVery large and made of iceSmall and made of iceVery large and made of gases
- 21. Multiple ChoiceThe outer planets are...Rocky and smallVery large and made of iceSmall and made of iceVery large and made of gases
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhich two planets are out of order in this list of our solar system?
Mercury-Earth-Venus-Mars-Jupiter-Saturn-Uranus-Neptune-Pluto.Mercury and EarthEarth and VenusSaturn and JupiterUranus and Neptune - 23. Multiple ChoiceHow does a telescope help us understand the moon?It tells us how it was formedIt tells us how hot it is thereIt helps us see surface featuresIt can tell us what the moon is made of
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhy is space travel difficult for people?We cannot take the air or food we need into spacethe distance are very great; it is dangerous and expensive.It is impossible to escape the sun's or Earth's gravity.We do not have a destination to visit that we know will support life.
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhat holds the planets in their orbits around the sun?gravityspeedstringair currents
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhich object has the most gravity?EarthmoonJupitersun
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWithout gravity, what would be the shape of the solar system?Planets would revolve in perfect circlesMuch different than it is now.Planets' orbits would crossAll planets would be in the same orbit
- 28. Multiple ChoiceBesides Pluto, which planet is the furthest planet from the sun?MercuryEarthNeptuneUranus
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhat is similar about all of the inner planets?rockygassesmany moonstakes a long time to revolve around the sun
- 30. Multiple Choice
What is similar about all of the Outer Planets?
small
large
few moons
made of gas
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhich direction do all of the planets go around the sun?clockwisecounter-clockwiseverticlehorizontal
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