6th Science Universe and Solar System Review

Why isn't there an eclipse every month?

These objects in space are made of rock, dust, and ice and have a fiery tail.

Which scientist discovered the telescope?

What is the current theory on how the universe was created?

The Solar System formed from:

How do scientists measure the distance between galaxies?

The marker that separates the inner and outer planets is the ___________.

What is the name of a metallic object that survived the Earth's atmosphere and landed on Earth?

These objects in space are large and irregularly shaped.  Also called planetoids.

This object in space is smaller than a comet or asteroid

Earth has seasons because:

During a _____________ eclipse, the Earth is directly between the sun and moon.

Which planet is known for its rings?

What are galaxies made of?

According to the Big Bang Theory, the __________ formed about 14 billion years ago.

What is the scientific study of the stars called?

The Sun is strongest when it is directly overhead.  At what time of day does this occur?

Astronauts weigh less on the Moon than on Earth.  This is due to:

This object passes through Earth's atmosphere and is called a shooting star.

What do all of the inner planets have in common?

The geocentric theory states that:

Which planet has the Great Red Spot?

When the moon is between Earth and the Sun, a _________ eclipse occurs.

The heliocentric theory states that:

Which planet is capable of supporting life?

Earth's rotation takes about:

_____________, although once considered a planet, is now classified as a dwarf planet.

Choose the sentence that best describes the position of our solar system.

The solar system consists of the sun, several smaller objects such as comets and asteroids, and

The two forces that combine to keep the planets in orbit are:

The Milky Way is a __________ galaxy.

Which of the following occurs when the Sun is directly above the Earth's equator?

The moon is visible to us because it:

Earth's revolution takes about:

Which planet is Earth's twin?

Which planet is closest to the sun?