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8th Science Ch. 15 Test Review "Solary System"
8th Science Ch. 15 Test Review "Solary System"
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Which type of galaxy is an oval shape?
irregular
black hole
spiral
elliptical
2
Which term refers to the distance light travels in a year?
solar system
astronomical unit
light-year
galaxy
3
Which planet is described as "Earth's Twin" only due to its size?
Venus
Mercury
Mars
Neptune
4
Which color of star is the hottest?
red
pink
blue
yellow
5
Which term refers to the measurement of 9.5 trillion km used in space?
astronomical unit
light-year
rotation
revolution
6
Which term refers to the moon getting "smaller" during its phases?
waxing
waning
7
Which planet is the smallest?
Mars
Earth
Mercury
Venus
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Which term refers to the measurement of 150 million km used in space?
galaxy
astronomical unit (AU)
light-year
apparent magnitude
9
What causes day and night on Earth?
the Moon's revolution
Earth's rotation
Earth's revolution
the Moon's rotation
10
Which term refers to the Moon blocking out the Sun and casting a shadow on Earth?
solar eclipse
astronomical unit
revolution
lunar eclipse
11
Which term refers to Earth blocking out the Sun and casting a shadow on the Moon?
light-year
solar eclipse
lunar eclipse
revolution
12
The color of a star can tell its:
temperature
orbit
shape
size
13
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the outer planets?
have rings made of ice and dust
are small in size
have lots of moons
are gas giants
14
Which term refers to how bright a star actually is?
supernova
light-year
absolute magnitude
apparent magnitude
15
Which planet has the Great Red Spot?
Jupiter
Venus
Mars
Neptune
16
Which term refers to the Moon growing "larger" during its phases?
waxing
waning
17
Which term refers to how a star appears from Earth?
apparent magnitude
constellation
light-year
absolute magnitude
18
Which planet is the largest?
Uranus
Jupiter
Neptune
Saturn
19
Which term refers to a large chunk of ice and dust revolving around the Sun?
asteroid
comet
planet
meteoriod
20
What causes seasons on Earth?
the Moon's rotation
Earth's tilt
Earth's revolution
Earth's rotation
21
Which planet is known for its rings?
Neptune
Uranus
Jupiter
Saturn
22
Which term refers to a chunk of rock and metal that revolves around the Sun?
meteoriod
comet
asteroid
planet
23
Which term refers to the average distance between Earth and the Sun?
solar system
light-year
astronomical unit
galaxy
24
Which term refers to the curved path Earth takes around the Sun?
astronomical unit
rotation
revolution
orbit
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Which term refers to an item that has so much gravity, light cannot escape it?
black hole
red giant
white dwarf
supernova