Combined: (Earth-Space Science) Earth's Place in the Solar System

Question 1

Which correctly describes the composition of the planet Earth?

Accepted Answer

it is a terrestrial planet

Question 2

Earth's revolution around the Sun causes which of the following patterns?

Accepted Answer

seasonal changes

Question 3

What is considered to be a natural satellite of Earth?

Accepted Answer

the moon

Question 4

What do we say has passed once the Earth completes a revolution around the Sun?

Accepted Answer

1 year

Question 5

T/F: There is one side of the moon we can never see from Earth.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Question 6

When looking at it from Earth, why does the Sun appear larger & brighter than other stars?

Accepted Answer

it is closer

Question 7

About how long does it take Earth to make one complete revolution?

Accepted Answer

365.25 days

Question 8

What evidence did scientists use to determine that Earth's age is about 4.6 billion years?

Accepted Answer

rock strata

Question 9

The moon's gravity on Earth can be responsible for what?

Accepted Answer

changing ocean tides

Question 10

What do the terrestrial planets have in common?

Accepted Answer

a crust, mantle, and core on the interior

Question 11

Approximately how often does Earth rotate on its axis?

Accepted Answer

every day

Question 12

What force is responsible for keeping Earth in orbit the Sun?

Accepted Answer

gravity

Question 13

T/F: Our Sun is an average size and average temperature compared to other stars.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Question 14

Why is Earth said to be in the Solar System's "Goldilocks Zone?"

Accepted Answer

the amount of sunlight is "just right"

Question 15

About how far away from the Sun is Earth located?

Accepted Answer

93,000,000 miles (150,000,000 km)

Question 16

Which of the following planets is NOT a terrestrial planet like Earth?

Accepted Answer

Neptune

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