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Solar System
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1
Which of these statement is NOT true about the pattern of stars in the night sky
the stars remain in the same place all year
The constellations change shape as you move from North to South
Certain constellations can only be seen during part of the year
Earth's revolution is what causes the constellations to appear to move
2
What's it called when an object takes a path around another object?
orbit
revolve
rotate
follow the leader
3
What causes the objects in the solar system to stay in orbit?
Sun's gravity
the stars
they just stay together
Moon's gravity
4
Day and night are caused by
the rotation of the Moon
the rotation of the Earth
the rotation of the Sun
the season
5
What is the main cause of tides on Earth?
gravitational pull of the Moon
other planets
the Sun
the stars
6
Which choice describes the part of our Milky Way?
Gas, dust, stars, and objects that orbit stars
Asteroids, comets, objects that orbit stars, and the stars
Earth, its moon, the sun and Jupiter
The inner planets, the outer planets, gas, and dust
7
A group of stars that form an imaginary picture in the sky is a(n)
constellation
new planet
asteroid
picture
8
A large mass of ice and dust that orbits the Sun is a
planet
star
asteroid
comet
9
The imaginary line that goes through the North Pole and South Pole is called a(n)
line
equator
pole
axis
10
A large system of stars, dust, and gas is a
planet
Earth
galaxy
solar system
11
Why do we see shadows change throughout the day?
As the sun rotates, it is lower in the sky in the morning.
As the sun revolves, it is higher in the sky in the morning
As the Earth revolves, the sun is higher in the sky in the morning
As Earth rotates, the sun is lower in the sky in the morning.
12
Which planet is third from the Sun?
Venus
Mercury
Jupiter
Earth
13
Which phase of the moon is this?
new
half
quarter
full
14
Everything that exists in space is part of the
galaxy
stars
universe
planets
15
The Moon appears bright at night because
city lights on Earth
the stars help it shine
it shines on its own
it reflects light from the Sun
16
What causes the Earth's seasons?
the months
Earth's revolution of the sun
other planets
Earth's rotation on it's axis
17
Which of these planets is an outer planet?
Jupiter
Earth
Moon
Mercury
18
A chunk of rock or metal that orbits the Sun is called a(n)
planet
comet
star
asteroid
19
Look at the picture of the moon. What will the moon look like in 14 days?
Full Moon
3rd Quarter Moon
1st Quarter Moon
New Moon
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The spinning motion of Earth is known as
rotation
revolving
orbiting
flipping upside down
