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Exploring our Solar System
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What is the difference between a solar system and a galaxy?
Solar systems have one star and galaxies have billions
Galaxies are small and solar systems are big
Our solar system has Earth and the galaxy does not
Solars systems have asteroids and galaxies do not
2
Look carefully at the drawing. Which phase of the Moon will be visible with this rotation?
full moon
new moon
quarter moon
gibbous moon
3
Comets and Asteroids are made of:
asteroids are made of rock, comets are made of ice and rock
only rock
asteroids are made of ice and rock, comets are made of rock
rock and ice
4
What is the difference between inner and outer planets?
inner planets are gaseous and outer planets are rocky
inner planets are rocky and outer planets are gaseous
Inner planet are cold and outer planets are hot
outer planets are small and inner planets are big
5
The different phases of the Moon as it appears from Earth depend upon...
where on Earth you are standing.
The position of the moon in relation to the sun and Earth.
The position of the sun in relation to Earth.
how much sunlight reaches Earth.
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What is another word for ORBIT?
sway
wobble
rotate
revolve
7
As Earth tilts toward the sun in the picture, which hemisphere will have the most sun exposure?
southern hemisphere
eastern hemisphere
western hemisphere
northern hemisphere
8
Why does the sun appear to move across the sky from morning to night?
The sun rises in the East and sets in the West everyday.
The Earth revolves around the sun every 365 days.
The Earth completes a rotation on its axis every 24 hours.
The sun revolves around the Earth every 24 hours.
9
If we watched star patterns for a year what would we see?
Stars moving across the sky
different star patterns every season
star patterns moving from east to west
the same star patterns year round
10
Are you ready to pass this test?!
I'm going to ace this!
I need to study, but I WILL be ready on Friday!
Yes!
Duh!
11
Which of the following is the correct order of the phases of the moon?
new moon, full moon, waning crescent, waning gibbous
waning crescent, new moon, full moon, waxing gibbous
waxing crescent, new moon, full moon, waning crescent.
new moon, waxing crescent, full moon, waning crescent
12
At night, what would cause you to see just the thinnest line of light on the edge of the moon?
The moon turned away from the reflective rays of the sun.
The moon was shining on the other side of the Earth.
Earth blocks light from the sun from reflecting on the moon.
The sun blocks the moon's light from reaching Earth.
13
The sun appears to rise in the east and set in the west. This occurs because the Earth...
has day and night.
tilts towards the North Pole.
orbits around the sun.
rotates on its axis.
14
What galaxy do we live in?
the Milky Way
the asteroid belt
our Solar System
Kuiper belt
15
The Eastern Hemisphere is experiencing nighttime. Where is the Sun?
The sun is shining on the Western Hemisphere.
The sun is eclipsed.
The sun is rotating around Earth.
The sun is to the north.
16
I saw a constellation in different places in the sky at 7 pm and 3 am. What happened?
The constellation traveled west to east
The constellation moved in the sky
Earths rotation caused a shift of appearance of the stars
Earth's revolution caused a shift in the star patterns
17
Which statement describes why Earth has different seasons?
Earth is tilting on its axis as it rotates around the sun.
Earth is tilting on its axis as it revolves around the sun.
The sun is tilting on its axis as it revolves around Earth.
The heat from the moon warms Earth in different patterns.
18
What number shows summer in the Southern Hemisphere
1
3
4
2
19
What's the name of the phase of the moon when its between the sun and Earth?
gibbous
full moon
first quarter
new moon
20
This is during the Summer. What should students do to show how it would look in Winter?
Move the Earth behind the Sun
Move Canis Major closer to Earth
Earth turning to face the sun
Move the sun behind Earth
21
Rotation of Earth on its axis causes what?
eclipses
day and night
seasons
tides
22
How long does it take for Earth to orbit the sun?
365 days
60 seconds
24 hours
30 days
23
Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are:
outer planets
moons
inner planets
stars
24
Tonight's moon is a waning crescent. In order, what moons will we see in the next 29 days?
Last Quarter, New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon
Full Moon, Last Quarter Moon, New Moon, First Quarter Moon
New Moon, First Quarter moon, Full Moon, Last Quarter Moon
First Quarter, Full Moon, Last Quarter Moon, New Moon
25
Earth rotates every 24 hours. What would happen if Earth rotated faster?
Each day would be longer.
Each day would be darker.
Each day would be shorter.
Each day would be brighter.
26
Which statement is correct about the amount of the Sun's energy that reaches Earth's surface?
Earth receives the most amount of solar energy in the oceans
Earth receives an equal amount of solar energy all over.
Earth receives more solar energy at its poles than the equat
Earth receives more solar energy at the equator than the pol
27
What is a galaxy?
a few stars, and the things that orbit them
a star, gas, dust, and planets
billions of stars, planets, dust, and gas
planets, moons, and asteroids
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What is larger than Earth, made up of gas, doesn't have a tail, and has an atmosphere?
Moon
Planet
Asteroid
Comet
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What is a planet? Choose the BEST answer
an object the revolves around a star in its own orbit
an object in space
a round object made of gas and rock
an object the is large and gives off light
