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Space Lesson 4: Solar System
Space Lesson 4: Solar System
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What is a geocentric solar system?
the sun as a reference point
existing in a star system
circular, orbital path of travel
Earth as a reference point
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How do the temperatures of the outer planets compare with the inner planets?
much hotter
slightly cooler
much colder
slightly warmer
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How does mass affect gravity?
The more massive it is, the stronger the gravitational pull
Gravity constantly changes so mass is constantly changing
The less massive it is, the weaker the gravitational pull
Gravity does not depend on mass
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Gas giant planets?
large gaseous atmospheres
ring systems
dense
many moons
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How does distance affect gravity?
Gravity does not depend on distance
Gravity constantly changes as planets orbit the sun
The closer it is, the stronger the gravitational pull
The closer it is, the weaker the gravitational pull
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What is a heliocentric solar system?
circular, orbital path of travel
the sun as a reference point
Earth as a reference point
existing in a star system
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What object is not found in a solar system?
Dwarf Planets
Asteroids
Comets
Rogue Planets
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Venus' year is 225 days long. Why is a year on Venus shorter than here on Earth?
Venus orbit is elliptical.
Venus' rotation speed is very slow.
Venus atmosphere is very thin.
Venus' orbit is shorter than Earth's.
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a terrestrial planet?
dense
many moons
rocky
small
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At which point was the planets formed in the solar system?
A
C
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B
