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Duplicate of SOLAR SYSTEM Topic 1 Review 5th Grade
Duplicate of SOLAR SYSTEM Topic 1 Review 5th Grade
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A student made this model of the sun & inner planets. How could it be changed to better show info about inner planets?
Add moons orbiting each of the planets.
Make the planets different sizes.
Show Earth between Mercury and Venus.
Include Saturn
2
Which title best describes what the student drew in this diagram?
the Milky Way Galaxy
Earth and the sun
our solar system
the universe
3
Which numbered object in the diagram represents Jupiter?
5
2
3
4
4
On the diagram, which number represents the location of Earth?
1
3
2
4
5
Look at the diagram. What is the correct classification of the object the arrow is pointing to?
a moon
a planet
a star
a galaxy
6
A massive group of stars, gas, and dust is a ____________.
galaxy
planet
comet
moon
7
Which characteristic is NOT a characteristic of our sun?
Gives off large amounts of energy
One million times the volume of Earth
Is located outside of the galaxy
Only star in our solar system
8
The shape of which object is best modeled by the figure shown?
Our solar system
The Milky Way Galaxy
Sun
Earth
9
The galaxy that our solar system is in is the _________ __________.
Milky Way Galaxy
Inner Planets
Outer Planets
Solar System
10
This diagram shows the sun and the inner planets of our solar system.
What planet is represented by point B?
Mercury
Earth
Venus
Mars
11
The 4 larger planets farthest from the sun made of ice and gases are the ________ ___________.
outer planets
Milky Way
solar system
inner planets
12
The 4 rocky planets closest to the sun are the ________ ________.
inner planets
solar system
dwarf planet
outer planets
13
Which label on the model indicates the correct location of the asteroid belt?
A
D
C
B
14
A giant ball of glowing gases is a _____________.
star
planet
comet
moon
15
Which list shows in correct order the fewest stars to the greatest number of stars?
The universe, the Milky Way Galaxy, our solar system
Our solar system, the Milky Way Galaxy, the universe
Our solar system, the universe, the Milky Way Galaxy
The Milky Way Galaxy, our solar system, the universe
16
Chunks of
rock
and
ice
that have a
tail
and
orbit
the sun are ________.
planets
asteroids
comets
stars
17
Based on the picture, which planet did Ling most likely observe?
Uranus
Saturn
Mercury
Jupiter
18
Which of the following BEST describes the Milky Way?
It is a cluster of stars, gas, and dust, and is the home galaxy of Earth
It is a cloud of dust and gas where new stars are born
It is a system that contains the sun, Earth, and other planets
It is a system that contains the sun, Earth, and other planets
19
A
circular
movement
around an object held in place by gravity is __________.
orbit
asteroid
rotation
revolution
20
A large round body that orbits a star is a ____________.
galaxy
planet
moon
comet
21
What is a unique characteristic of Uranus and Neptune?
The two planets orbit one another as they orbit around the sun
Both planets appear red because of their high temperatures
Both planets are considered inner planets but are made of gas
Both planets appear blue because of their atmospheres
22
This process takes Earth 24 hours and is the cause of day and night.
orbit
asteroids
revolution
rotation
23
A ____________ is a huge ball of very hot matter that gives off energy.
Asteroid
Planet
Star
Comet
24
Which of the following BEST describes the solar system?
It is a group of stars with a central bulge and spiral arms
It is a giant cloud filled with a lot of energy and matter
It contains Earth, the moon, and other rocky objects
It is a group of planets and smaller objects orbiting the sun
25
A large, round piece of rock that revolves around a planet is a ______.
star
moon
galaxy
planet
26
Based on the picture, what is the correct classification of this object?
asteroid
planet
comet
moon
27
Which column of the table describes the properties and characteristics of Earth?
A
C
B
D
28
Which characteristic is a characteristic of both the inner and outer planets?
Orbit the sun
Have solid surfaces
Made up of mostly gas and liquid
Have more than 10 moons each
29
The motion of one object going around another object. This process takes Earth 365 ¼ days and is the cause of one year.
orbit
star
revolution
rotation
30
Chunks of rock in space. Many are located between Mars and Jupiter are _______________.
stars
comets
planets
asteroids
31
Which statement correctly identifies a difference between the outer planets and the inner planets?
Outer planets are circular; inner planets have irregular shapes.
Outer planets are made up of gas and liquid; inner planets are rocky.
Outer planets are very small; inner planets are large.
Outer planets orbit the sun; inner planets stay stationary.
32
The planets, asteroids, and comets that orbit the sun as well as the planets’ moons is the ______________.
Solar System
Revolution
Galaxy
Rotation
33
In the Milky Way Galaxy, where would you expect to find the bulge?
In newly formed stars within the galaxy
Near the outer rim of the galaxy
Outside of the galaxy
Near the center of the galaxy
