6th Science Universe and Solar System Review

These objects in space are large and irregularly shaped.  Also called planetoids.

When the moon is between Earth and the Sun, a _________ eclipse occurs.

Earth has seasons because:

What is the scientific study of the stars called?

These objects in space are made of rock, dust, and ice and have a fiery tail.

Which planet is closest to the sun?

Which planet is known for its rings?

The Milky Way is a __________ galaxy.

Astronauts weigh less on the Moon than on Earth.  This is due to:

The marker that separates the inner and outer planets is the ___________.

What are galaxies made of?

Which scientist discovered the telescope?

Why isn't there an eclipse every month?

_____________, although once considered a planet, is now classified as a dwarf planet.

Which planet is Earth's twin?

The Solar System formed from:

The two forces that combine to keep the planets in orbit are:

Which planet is capable of supporting life?

This object passes through Earth's atmosphere and is called a shooting star.

What do all of the inner planets have in common?

Which planet has the Great Red Spot?

How do scientists measure the distance between galaxies?

The geocentric theory states that:

The moon is visible to us because it:

During a _____________ eclipse, the Earth is directly between the sun and moon.

Choose the sentence that best describes the position of our solar system.

This object in space is smaller than a comet or asteroid

The solar system consists of the sun, several smaller objects such as comets and asteroids, and

What is the current theory on how the universe was created?

The Sun is strongest when it is directly overhead.  At what time of day does this occur?

Earth's rotation takes about:

Which of the following occurs when the Sun is directly above the Earth's equator?

The heliocentric theory states that:

Earth's revolution takes about:

According to the Big Bang Theory, the __________ formed about 14 billion years ago.

What is the name of a metallic object that survived the Earth's atmosphere and landed on Earth?