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Space and Solar System Review
Space and Solar System Review
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A #space #review for #5thgrade
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1
A(n) __________ is a collection of ice, dust, and small rocky particles.
a comet
a meteorite
an asteroid
a meteor
2
In which part of the sun does nuclear fusion take place?
radiation zone
core
corona
chromosphere
3
What is the planet that if put in a bathtub will float?
Jupiter
Neptune
Earth
Saturn
4
Which planet has the most prominent rings?
Uranus
Saturn
Jupiter
Earth
5
The Earth rotates on its...
poles
axis
magnetic field
equator
6
Which planet is the largest?
Earth
Jupiter
Mercury
Neptune
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What are the outer planets called?
no one really knows
Terrestrial planets
Rocky planets
Gas giants
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What is the difference between a comet and an asteroid?
an asteroid is made of ice; a comet is made of rock
an asteroid orbits the sun; a comet orbits the moon
an asteroid is made of rock; a comet is made of ice
none of these
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What is the outer layer of the Sun?
core
radiation zone
photosphere
Chrmosphere
10
Who was involved in the Space Race?
Asia and England
United States and Germany
United States and England
United States and Soviet Union
11
Earth travels in a(n)
round orbit
spherical orbit
elliptical orbit
circular orbit
12
An astronomical unit is equal to the distance between which two objects?
The Moon and Sun
The Sun and Earth
The Sun and Mars
Earth and the Moon
13
What vehicle is used to carry astronauts into space and back?
space satellite
Space shuttle
space probe
rover
14
What was the name of the satellite the Soviet Union launched?
Apollo
Explorer I
Sputnik I
Curiosity
15
What is at the
center
of our solar system?
the Sun
the Earth
the Milky Way
the Moon
16
What is Pluto called?
a dwarf planet
a planet
an asteroid
a meteorite
17
Asteroid belt is between what two planets?
Earth and Mars
Uranus and Neptune
Mercury and Venus
Mars and Jupiter
18
Which planet is the farthest from the sun?
none of these
Mercury
Uranus
Neptune
19
How many planets are in our solar system?
ten
five
nine
eight
20
Which of the following is
not
considered to be a planet in our solar system?
Pluto
Mars
Neptune
Uranus
