What are some characteristics of the outer planets?

far from the sun, made of gasses

What does revolve mean?

To move in a path around another object

Why can we see the planets?

light from the sun reflects off them

Why do constellations appear to move?

because of the rotation of the earth

What are some characteristics of the inner planets?

close to the sun, made of rocks

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1
Which objects in space give off light?
clouds
moons
planets
stars
2
What are some characteristics of the outer planets?
close to the sun, made of gasses
far from the sun, made of gasses
close to the sun, made of rocks
far from the sun, made of rocks
3
What is the tool that makes distant objects appear larger, brighter, and sharper?
planets
telescope
axis
stars
4
Which phase of the moon would you see after a new moon?
waning crescent
waxing crescent
full moon
last quarter
5
How long does it take the Earth to rotate one time?
2 days
24 hours
6 months
1 year
6
What is caused by the rotation of Earth on its axis?
seasonal constellations
the length of the year
day and night
the moon's phases
7
What are stars made of?
oxygen and helium
hydrogen and oxygen
helium and carbon dioxide
hydrogen and helium
8
What are the inner planets?
Saturn, Mercury, Earth, Mars
Mercury, Venus, Earth , Mars
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Mercury , Venus, Neptune, Jupiter
9
What makes star patterns appear to move?
the solar system
The rotation of the Earth
the planets
the constellations
10
About how long does it take the moon to revolve around the earth?
28 days
1 year
60 days
45 days
11
What does revolve mean?
To move in a path around another object
to spin
12
Why can we see the planets?
light from the moon reflects off them
Light from the stars reflects off them
They produce their own light
light from the sun reflects off them
13
Which is not a characteristic of a star?
distance
temperature
size
color
14
Why do constellations appear to move?
because the sun is not shining
because they are moving
because the earth is tilted
because of the rotation of the earth
15
Where is the sun in the summer?
It is more directly overhead
it is lower in the sky and closer to the horizon
16
Which Moon phase comes after a waxing gibbous?
Full moon
waning gibbous
new moon
first quarter
17
What are some characteristics of the inner planets?
close to the sun, made of rocks
close to the sun, made of gasses
far from the sun, made of gasses
far from the sun, made of rocks
18
Why are we able to see the moon?
it reflects light from the stars
It reflects light from the sun
It reflects light from the earth
it reflects light from other planets
19
What is a group of stars called?
telescope
rotate
planets
constellations
20
What causes the seasons?
The tilt of the Earth
The earth rotating
The sun rotating
The Moon's phases

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