Which statement about technology and space is true

advanced tech. helps in collecting data useful for interpreting events

How do the Earth and moon compare in terms of gravitational force?

Earth' gravitational force is stronger than the moon's

How did the space shuttle help scientists better understand the natural world

it allows access to outer space

Which of the following is a result of gravitational force

the orbit of the moons around their planets

Which statement is true of the planets in our solar system

the inner planets are hotter than the outer planets

Which statement about the inner and outer planets is true

the outer planets all have many moons

Lunar eclipses occur...

the moon moves into Earth's shadow

What is the geocentric model of the solar system?

the sun and planets revolve around Earth

Plants in our s.s. revolve around the Sun because...

the sun is the most massive object

How are the moon's of Jupiter similar to Earth?

Jupiter's moon orbit Jupiter like Earth orbits the Sun

The law of universal gravitation is a scientific law because...

there are no exceptions under specific stated conditions

The Earth & moon exert gravitational force on each other

it travels further than earth to complete 1 orbit

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1
Which statement about technology and space is true
advanced tech. helps in collecting data useful for interpreting events
space tech. is limited to collecting info. from planets
space tech. is limited to comparing astronomical bodies
advanced tech. is the only factor that helps produce theories
2
Why does the position of Jupiter not strongly affect the tides?
b/c Jupiter's diameter is smaller than the moon's
b/c Jupiter is far away
b/c Jupiter's diameter is larger than the moon's
b/c Jupiter isn't as massive as the moon
3
How do the Earth and moon compare in terms of gravitational force?
Earth' gravitational force is stronger than the moon's
the Moon's gravitational force is stronger than the Earth's
the Earth has a gravitational force, but the Moon does not
the Earth's grav. force is equal to the Moon's
4
How did the space shuttle help scientists better understand the natural world
it must be piloted by an astronaut
it allows access to outer space
it costs millions of dollars
it requires large amounts of fuel
5
Which of the following is a result of gravitational force
the orbit of the moons around their planets
Radiation given off by Jupiter
Saturn is farther away from the Sun than Earth
the difference in surface temp. on the dif. planets
6
Why would the government have cut funding for the space program?
popularity
ethics
religion
economics
7
Which force is most likely responsible for star formation?
magnetism
gravity
friction
light
8
Which statement is true of the planets in our solar system
earth has the lowest surface temp.
the inner planets are hotter than the outer planets
Eath has the highest surface temp.
the inner planets are cooler than the outer planets
9
Which statement about the inner and outer planets is true
the inner planets have no moons
the inner planets are many moons
the outer planets all have many moons
the outer planets have no moons
10
Which planet likely has the coldest surface temperature according to its place in the s.s.?
venus
mercury
Saturn
ars
11
What is the heliocentric model of the solar system
moon at the center
mars at the center
sun at the center
earth at the center
12
Which statement about the inner and outer planets is true
only in inner planets orbit the sun
The outer planets are rocky
The inner planets are also known as gas giants
The inner planets are rocky
13
Lunar eclipses occur...
the sun's light is reflected off the Earth
the moon moves into Earth's shadow
when its cloudy
when the earth moves into the sun's shadow
14
What is the geocentric model of the solar system?
Jupiter is the same size as the Earth's moon
the Earth revolves around the moon
the sun is the center of the universe
the sun and planets revolve around Earth
15
What is the only place humans have been outside of Earth?
the Moon
the Sun
Mars
Venus
16
Plants in our s.s. revolve around the Sun because...
the sun is the brightest object
the sun is the hottest object
the sun is the most massive object
the sun is the slowest object
17
How are the moon's of Jupiter similar to Earth?
Jupiter's moon orbit Jupiter like Earth orbits the Sun
Earth & the moons of Jupiter are the same distance from the Sun
Jupiter's moons orbit Earth once a month
Earth & Jupiters moon orbit Jupiter
18
When the Earth, Sun, & Moon are at a 90 degree angle, what kind of moon will you get?
new moon
crescent moon
1st or 3rd quarter moon
full moon
19
When the northern hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, what season is the souther hemisphere experiencing?
fall
summer
spring
winter
20
The law of universal gravitation is a scientific law because...
the are found in science textbooks
the have been approved by congress
they have been modified over time
there are no exceptions under specific stated conditions
21
What causes tides?
the moon's gravity
the sun's gravity
ocean currents
the moon and sun's gravities
22
Which statement about the inner and outer planets is true?
Some inner planets have rings
The inner planets are colder
All outer planets have rings
the outer planets rings are their moons
23
Which is true?
Earth exerts g.f. on the moon, but the moon doesn't exert g.f. on Earth
the earth & moon don't exert gravitational force
the moon exerts g.f. on Earth, but Earth doesn't exert g.f. on the moon
The Earth & moon exert gravitational force on each other
24
What causes craters on the moon
nebulae
other moons
solar flares
asteroids and meteors
25
What keeps Mars in orbit around the Sun?
The Sun's gravity
its temp.
the rotation of Mars
the Sun's thermal energy
26
What is true of Mars
it travels further than earth to complete 1 orbit
it travels the same distace as Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun
it travels a shorter distance than Earth to complete 1 orbit
it travels in the opposite direction around the Sun

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