Unit 3: Solar System Scale and Creation

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Question 2

Which correctly describes the composition of the planet Earth?

Accepted Answer

it is a terrestrial planet

Question 3

Which planet is closer to the sun?

Accepted Answer

Jupiter

Question 4

About how far away from the Sun is Earth located?

Accepted Answer

93,000,000 miles (150,000,000 km) or 1 AU

Question 5

Which theory do most scientists believe explains how the moon formed?

Accepted Answer

Big Impact

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

the amount of sunlight and temperature is "just right"

Question 7

What is considered to be a natural satellite of Earth?

Accepted Answer

the moon

Question 8

Temperature is an important factor to consider because liquid water is present only between

Accepted Answer

0°C and 100°C.

Question 9

What do the terrestrial planets have in common?

Accepted Answer

rocky surface with a crust, mantle, and core on the interior

Question 10

Which planet is furthest from the sun?

Accepted Answer

Mars

Question 11

How does gravity play a role in how the moon formed and stayed with the Earth?

Accepted Answer

Earth's gravity keeps the moon in orbit., Gravity shaped the debris into a spherical shape.

Question 12

How would you describe the temperatures of planets with thin or very little atmospheres?

Accepted Answer

Large temperature ranges, and low average temperatures.

Question 13

Why are scientists interested in Mars?

Accepted Answer

All of these are reasons scientists are interested in Mars.

Question 14

Planets and stars are spherical, but asteroids are usually potato-shaped and lumpy. Why?

Accepted Answer

All of these

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

changing ocean tides

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

gravity

Question 17

During which stage of the formation of the Solar System was it likely that the moon formed?

Accepted Answer

Rocky planets form

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Neptune

Question 19

Which of the following are examples of things that happen because of gravity?

Accepted Answer

All of these are due to gravity

Question 20

The closest asteroids that could be found to us would be located in

Accepted Answer

Solar System

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