Quiz On Solar System

Question 1

In ancient times, people believed that all objects in the Universe revolved around the Earth. This was called the...

Accepted Answer

geocentric theory

Question 2

A ___ becomes a ___ when it enters Earth's atmosphere.

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meteor; meteorite

Question 3

A small, rocky object that orbits the Sun (mostly between Mars and Jupiter).

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Asteroid

Question 4

A small, icy object that develops a glowing tail as it nears the Sun.

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Comet

Question 5

A _____ is an object that orbits a star, has a round shape, and does not have a debris field.

Accepted Answer

planet

Question 6

A planet with a solid, inner core is...

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a terrestrial planet

Question 7

What factors influence the strength of attraction (gravity) between two objects?

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mass and distance

Question 8

What is the smallest planet in our Solar System?

Accepted Answer

Mercury

Question 9

Which planet is considered to be Earth's "twin" due to their similar size?

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Venus

Question 10

What was the first human-made object to travel outside our Solar System?

Accepted Answer

Space Probe Voyager I

Question 11

_____ describe how the planets move and behave.

Accepted Answer

Kepler's Laws

Question 12

What distinguishes Earth from other planets in our Solar System?

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presence of water in all three states of matter

Question 13

Smaller, planet-like objects, sometimes called protoplanets, with debris fields are called...

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dwarf planets

Question 14

Who first discovered that the Earth, and all other planets, revolve around the Sun?

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Nicolaus Copernicus

Question 15

The __________ is made of several parts: the sun, eight planets, and numerous smaller objects that orbit the Sun.

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Solar System

Question 16

Which nation launched the first space station?

Accepted Answer

the Soviet Union (Russians)

Question 17

There are four terrestrial planets. They are:

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

Question 18

A planet that is made of lighter elements which are gasses is a...

Accepted Answer

a gas giant.

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