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Mrs. Race Science ch. 10
Mrs. Race Science ch. 10
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Our solar system test
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1
Which is an inner planet?
Saturn
Neptune
Jupiter
Earth
2
I was once called a planet but not anymore. Now I'm just a Dwarf Planet,too important to ignore
Venus
Saturn
Pluto
Neptune
3
The movement of a planet around the sun is a...
rotation
revolution
axis
moon
4
Light rays from the sun heat earth. Which kind of light rays cause Earth to get the warmest?
bent light rays
curved light rays
straight light rays
slanted light rays
5
What is a time when the moon's shadow falls on Earth?
Neptune
solar eclipse
falling shadow
lunar cycle
6
How many days does it take for the moon to revolve around Earth?
365
843
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28
7
What is a line through Earth that you cannot see?
orbit
axis
axel
line
8
In which way are Earth and Mars alike?
The length of a year is about the same
The length of a day is about the same
The distance across is about the same
Both have a watery surface
9
Which season do the rays from the sun strike Earth at the
greatest
slant?
spring
winter
fall
summer
10
A group of stars that form a picture is called a...
sun
constellation
planet
star
11
What causes a lunar eclipse?
The sun blocks moonlight from reaching Earth
The moon blocks sunlight from reaching Earth
The moon changes from a new moon to a full moon
The Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the moon
12
What is the closest star?
sun
Pluto
The North Star
JoJo Siwa
13
What is a pattern of phases of the moon?
revolution
moon phase
lunar eclipse
lunar cycle
14
A large body of rock or gases that revolves around the sun is called a....
solar system
star
season
planet
15
Which is
not
true of the inner planets?
They are smaller than most of the outer planets
They are made of gas
They are warmer than the outer planets
They have rocky surfaces
16
When it comes to size, I'm number 2. I have bright rings. That's an easy clue.
Uranus
Earth
Saturn
Neptune
17
With over 63 moons, you might say I have a lot. Look with a telescope to see my big red spot.
Saturn
Mars
Jupiter
Mercury
18
Which of these is at the center of the solar system?
planet
sun
Earth
moon
19
What is a hot ball of glowing gases?
sun
star
revolution
moon
20
What is the sun and the planets and other objects circling it?
planet
solar system
star
Earth system