1.2 Solar System Review

A student observes the moon phase shown in the diagram.  Which moon phase will he observe in 7 days?

The core of a comet is composed of

What celestial event is happening in this picture?

 The atmosphere of Venus is composed primarily of:

Having been here on Earth for a while, you know that every year is made up of four seasons. What is the reason for this?

This model shows the solar system. The greatest limitation of this model is that it does NOT show

If the earth were not tilted on its axis, what would you expect to happen?

Which of the following show evidence of volcanic activity?

Why would astronomers use a space probe instead of a telescope?

 Year length varies for each planet. The planets DO have one thing in common though. What do they have in common?

The Earth rotates about its axis from west to east. What piece of evidence about the Moon can we use to support this

The massive planet of Jupiter is mainly composed of what two gases?

The summer solstice is the longest day of the year because the Earth is tilted

Rotational period of Moon on its axis is same as its revolution around Earth. Which of these observation supports this?

This is your model of the solar eclipse. Your model will be inaccurate if you use this illustration. Why?

Huge chunks of rock and metal are believed to be left-over pieces of planets and moons called?

If it is summer in the southern hemisphere what season is it in the northern hemisphere?

During which phase of the moon is the side facing away from Earth illuminated?

 During a full moon, ____________ of the moon is facing Earth.