Which fact is not true about the Earth's gravitational force?

pull between 2 obj. doesn't change if they are moved closer.

What celestial objects are included in our solar system?

a star, planets, asteroids, moons, and meteors

Which statement best describes the stars in our night sky?

stars can be grouped together & are called constellations.

Why do we see different stars in the sky at different times of the year?

Earth is revolving around the Sun

Which one best explains what happens to the sun as your shadow grows and shrinks?

Earth is moving, sun's position is different

Which best explains the importance of the sun in our Solar System?

The sun is the closest star & planets revolve around it.

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Solar System

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1
Which planet takes the least amount of time to orbit the sun?
Mercury(1)
Earth(3)
Venus(2)
Mars(4)
2
Which fact is not true about the Earth's gravitational force?
gravity is the reason the Earth rotates around the sun
pull between 2 obj. doesn't change if they are moved closer.
gravity guides plants to grow
things stay on Earth's surface because of gravity
3
What celestial objects are included in our solar system?
a star and planets only
a star, planets, asteroids, moons, and meteors
a star, planets, and meteors only
a star, planets, asteroids, and meteors only
4
Which of these moves in a regular path around the sun?
a star
a meteor
a constellation
a planet
5
Which statement best describes the stars in our night sky?
stars are flying objects that are only in the sky at night
stars can be grouped together & are called constellations.
stars seem to move because they spin around the sun
stars are never in the same place in the sky, they move fast
6
Which is the 3rd planet from the Sun?
Mars
Earth
Mercury
Jupiter
7
Earth's solar system consists of how many known planets.
12
4
3
8
8
Which physical characteristics of the Sun is not correct
creates its own light and heat
no gravitational pull
gas surface
Rotates on his axis
9
Why do we see different stars in the sky at different times of the year?
The Moon is revolving around the Earth
the stars are revolving around the Sun
Earth is revolving around the Sun
The stars are revolving around Earth
10
A physical characteristic of the Sun is
many craters
liquid water
rocky core
gas atmosphere
11
If you bounce a ball on the floor, what causes the ball to come down?
electricity
gravity
friction
magnetism
12
The pull of gravity on Earth is caused by
volcanoes erupting
Earth's orbit around the Sun
the mass of Earth
air pressure
13
Which one best explains what happens to the sun as your shadow grows and shrinks?
Earth and sun are spinning, the shadows will shrink
sun is moving across the sky, object changes position
Earth is always moving, the shadows will grow and shrink
Earth is moving, sun's position is different
14
What effect does gravity always have on an object on Earth
makes the object stay still
makes the object move
pushes the object upward
pushes the object downward
15
Which of the properties of air is not correct?
has mass
contains only one gas
takes up space
is all around us
16
If the Sun is behind you, where would your shadow be?
in front of you
beside you
behind you
17
Which best explains the importance of the sun in our Solar System?
The sun is a star that spins around the planets.
The sun is the closest star & planets revolve around it.
The sun is a celestail object that rotates & revolves.
The sun is an asteroid that revolves around the planets.
18
When you fan yourself in hot weather, the substance the fan is moving is called
air
liquids
water
clouds
19
Which statement best describes how the planets in the solar system are the same?
All the planets orbit the sun.
All the planets are about the same size.
All the planets have many moons.
Al the planets have similar temperatures
20
Which best explains why the Sun is so much brighter than any other star?
It is closest star to Earth
It is the largest star in our galaxy
It is the youngest star in the Universe
It is reflecting the light of the moon

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