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Solar System Vocabulary Review
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Solar System review for fifth graders.
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1
Which of the drawings shows a waxing cresent?
IV
II
I
III
2
Each shape the moon seems to have throughout a month is called a
orbit
moon phase
pattern
contellation
3
Which is a true statement about the planets in our solar system?
Pluto is the only outer planet that is small and rocky.
Only Earth and Mars have liquid water.
The inner planets are made of frozen gases.
The outer planets are located in the asteroid belt.
4
Which of the drawings represents the first-quarter phase of the moon?
I
III
IV
II
5
Everthing that exists, including planets, stars, dust, and gases is called the
universe
all of the above
solar system
galaxy
6
A ___________ is made up of a star and all the planets and objects that revolve around it.
contellation
galaxy
universe
solar system
7
Which of these causes seasonal changes on Earth?
Earth's orbit and tilt.
Earth's position in relation to the moon
the changing shape of Earth's orbit
the shape of the sun's orbit
8
Which is not a type of galaxy?
barred spiral
circular
elliptical
irregular
9
How are the Earth and moon alike?
both have a thick atmosphere
both have satellites
both are rocky and dense
Both have water
10
A ________ contains a group of stars, gas, and dust.
cluster
universe
galaxy
phase
11
The gravitational force of a star holds a ________ in orbit around it.
star
moon
planet
none of the above
12
The sun is a _________, a huge ball of very hot gas.
star
planet
solar system
constellation
13
A pattern of stars is a
system
constellation
galaxy
none of the above
14
The imaginary line that passes through Earth's poles is Earth's _______
equator
axis
time zone
latitude
15
Which of these occurs when it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere?
Earth has its winter equinox.
The sun's rays strike the Norther Hemisphere directly.
The Southern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun.
Earth's equator experiences three months of darkness.
16
Which of these is the basis for keeping time on Earth?
hemispheres
statellites
time zones
distance from the sun
