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Science 6: Units 1 and 2 (9-24)
Science 6: Units 1 and 2 (9-24)
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When measuring the distance between our galaxy and the Andromeda Galaxy, it is best to use:
astronomical units
a ruler
kilometers
light years
2
"AU" stands for:
astronomical unit
Artemis Union
"HEY YOU!"
astronomy university
3
In general, the deeper a fossil, the:
younger it is
more massive it is
older it is
more it tends to think
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Periods are divided into:
commas
ages
epochs
eras
5
Any division in geologic time is called a(n):
light year
era
time warp
geochronological unit
6
How long does it take light from the Sun to reach Earth?
4 minutes
it happens instantly
approximately 2 light years
8 minutes
7
The game-changing space telescope launched by NASA in 2021 is the:
Keppler Space Telescope
James Webb Space Telescope
Extremely Large Telescope
Hubble Telescope
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A tool invented by scientists that measures geologic time is called the:
geologic time scale
phillips head screwdriver
astronomical unit
time machine
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The age of Earth is estimated to be:
13.8 billion years old
just over two centuries old
4.5 billion years old
3,000 years old
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One astronomical unit is the distance between:
the Sun and Mercury
Earth and Mars
Earth and the Moon
Earth and the Sun
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The distance from Earth to Saturn is:
93 million miles
12.5 miles
4 AUs
9.5 AUs
12
Which sport has Mr. Clancy never coached?
tennis
baseball
wrestling
track
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Light travels at:
Light does not travel
1,000,000 kilometers per second
about 767 meters per second
300,000 kilometers per second
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Which of the following is Not part of our cosmic address?
the local group
Virgo supercluster
solar system
Andromeda galaxy
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The age of a fossil compared to other fossils is called:
geothermal dating
radiometric dating
relative age
absolute age
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A group of crows is called a:
caravan
troop
bunch
murder
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In 2017, Mr. Clancy chaperoned a trip to:
Orlando
Italy
South Dakota
Machu Picchu
18
Which is closer to Earth: Mars or the Sun?
no one really cares
Mars
Sun
they are both equally close to Earth
19
The distance between Earth and the Sun is:
150 million miles
300,000 kilometers
150 million kilometers
2 AUs
20
Which two units do astronomers use to measure distances in space?
miles and kilometers
Light years and kilometers
AUs and light years
millimeters and inches
21
The basic unit of geologic time is the:
period
epoch
meter
eon
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The distance from Earth to Mars is:
250,000 kilometers
384,000 kilometers
225,000,000 kilometers
1.3 light years
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When measuring the length of a room, it is best to use:
a triple-beam balance
meters
millimeters
kilometers
24
The hottest planet in our solar system is:
Mercury
Jupiter
Earth
Venus
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Scientists learn about Earth's past by studying:
rock and fossil samples
really heavy textbooks
their multiplication tables
real estate trends
26
The probe NASA plans to launch on October 10 will travel to:
the Sun
Europa
Ganymede
Neptune
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Cambrian, Triassic, and Cretaceous are examples of:
periods
epochs
British rock bands
eras
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A light year is described as:
the amount of time a star shines
10 AUs
the same as a regular year, but with fewer calories
the distance light travels in one year
29
The history of life on Earth as shown by fossils preserved in sedimentary rock is called the:
fossil and rock story
fossil record
fossil line
igneous layer
30
In high school, Mr. Clancy's nickname on the track team was:
Speedy Gonzales
the Flash
Iceberg
Glacier
31
When measuring the distance from Earth to Mercury, it is best to use:
astronomical units
meters
light years
miles
32
Each segment of the geologic time scale is defined by the appearance or disappearance of life forms and:
the knowledge of geophysicists
extreme weather events
the formation of Earth
major geologic events
33
Which Apple device was a spectacular failure in the 90s?
Cassini
Fig
iPhone
Newton
34
Using radioactive dating gives you a fossil's:
mass and volume
carbon makeup
absolute age
relative age
35
When measuring the diameter of a pencil eraser, which unit is best?
millimeters
centimeters
meters
decimeters
36
The name of the classmate Mr. Clancy tried to impress by stapling his finger in third grade was:
Lauren Ann Fay
Sandra Pitino
Susan Stark
Barbara O'Neill
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The age of the universe is believed to be:
8 years
13.8 billion years
10 billion years
5.4 billion years
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Eras are divided into:
periods
epochs
ages
eons
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Which time segment is largest?
period
epoch
era
age
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The average distance between Earth and the Moon is:
1 astronomical unit
no one can really say
384 kilometers
384,000 kilometers