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Characteristics of a Solar System Module Assessment Review
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Compare the relationship of the Moon to Earth
The Moon rotates on its axis as it revolves around the Earth
The Moon revolves on its axis as it rotates around Earth
The Moon rotates on its axis, but does not revolve around Earth
The Moon revolves around Earth but does not rotate on its axis
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Which statement best compares the Sun to Earth?
The Sun is much larger, and the Sun revolves around Earth
They are similar in size, and Earth revolves around the Sun
They are similar in size, and the Sun revolves around Earth
The Sun is much larger, and Earth revolves around the Sun
3
What is the Milky Way?
our universe
our constellation
our home galaxy
our solar system
4
Which statement about the Sun is correct?
The Sun is the closest star to Earth
The Sun is smaller than mast planets
The Sun is made of rock, minerals, and hot gases
The Sun has a surface temperature similar to Jupiter
5
Which statement best describes comets?
Comets rotate on an axis
Comets are composed of ice, rock, and gas
Comets can sometimes have moons
Comets have thick atmospheres
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What property do all of these planets share that makes them part of the Solar System?
They are all the same size
They all orbit the Sun like Earth does
They are all covered mostly by oceans
They all have plant and animals living on them
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Lee is stargazing and notice an object in the sky producing a glowing path. What objects could he be observing?
Meteor
Asteroid
Planet
Comet
8
What are the millions of pieces of rocky material of various sizes orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter called?
Planets
Meteors
Comets
Asteroids
9
Which statement best describes an asteroid?
An asteroid is a rocky object that orbits the Sun
An asteroid is a ball of gas that orbits a planet
An asteroid has an icy tail
An asteroid has an atmoshphere
10
A relative distance from the Sun to all 8 planets is illustrated. Which of the labeled planets represents Earth
C
D
A
B
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Which of these can be made of gases, dust and hundreds of billions of stars?
a constellation
a planet
a galaxy
a solar system
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Which features do all inner planets have in common?
They have moons
They have rings
They have a rocky surface
They have thick atmospheres
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Which features do the outer planets have in common?
They have no moons
They have rocky surfaces
They have atmospheres of hydrogen and helium gases
They have extremely high temperatures
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Which of the following correctly describes a major common characteristic of of all planets?
All planets are larger than the Sun
All planets have water and oxygen
All planets are made mostly of gas
All planets revolve around the Sun
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Scientists see a small object in an orbital path around the sun. Based on this information, the object is most likely...
Moon
Star
Planet
Comet
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Scale how you feel about taking your test
3: I am ready for the test
1: I am not ready for the test
2: I would like more time to study
4: I am going to blow this test out of the water
