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Introduction to the Solar System Unit Test review 6th Grade

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1
In the "Heliocentric" model of our solar system
All objects revolved around earth
Planets revolve around a nebula
The Milky Way revolves around our Sun
Planets revolve around the Sun
2
Which objects are most likely found in our solar system?
Comets, meteorites and space debris
Both triangle and circle are correct
A blue star, a black hole, a super nova
Planets, dwarf planets, sun, moons
3
How is Copernicus' Model of the Universe similar to Ptolemy's?
Stars are motionless
It excluded Uranus and Neptune
The solar system is geocentric
The moon revolves directly around the sun.
4
Review the image of Ptolemy's Model of the solar system. Which statement is NOT true.
He believed celestial bodies orbit in a circular pattern
He believed in Geocentric Model of the solar system
His model did not include Uranus and Neptune.
His model aligns w/our current models of the solar system
5
Which model of the solar system is most like the one we know today?
Heliocentric
Geocentric
6
The "Geocentric Model" of our solar system places ___________ in the center.
The Sun
A Nebula
The Milky Way
The Earth
7
Can we see beyond our solar system with a telescope?
Yes
No
8
Which scientist proposed 3 laws. The 1st law stated:Planets orbit in an ellipse around the sun.
Kepler
Copernicus
Ptolemy
Aristotle
9
What two factors increase the force of gravity?
Mass and distance
Mass and size
Size of the object & speed
The objects physical state & mass
10
Using the diagram, according to Kepler, during which months does the earth travel the fastest?
December - February
January - March
September - December
February - May