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Put your knowledge to the test with this review on the Solar System!
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1
Why would someone use a telescope to look at the constellation close to Earth?
It gathers more light to make far objects seem closer
To locate the constellation
To see all the constellations in the universe
a light to shine on all of the constellations
2
Why is the tilt of Earth important?
The tilt of the axis determines the seasons.
It determines the size of life on Earth.
The Sun's temperatures determine the tilt of the Earth.
The Earth has no tilt.
3
Where would the Sun be in the sky according to this person's shadow?
behind the person
in front of the person
to the right of the person
to the left of the person
4
At what time of day will a tree cast a long shadow on the ground?
late afternoon
late morning
in the middle of the night
exactly at noon
5
How are Earth and Mercury alike?
Both plants are inhabited by dinosaurs.
They are both small and have rocky surfaces.
They both have rocky and gaseous surfaces.
They are both large and gaseous planets.
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Why is it better to use a telescope to look at the moon?
They are used to observe microscopic objects that are close.
You can see the features of the Moon more clearly.
It will make the Moon look blurry.
It can only look at the gasesous planets further away.
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What is the difference between the Earth and the Sun?
The Sun is gaseous and the Earth is rocky.
The Earh is larger than the Sun.
The Sun is cold while Earth is gaseous.
The Earth is in the center of the Solar System.
8
The Earth is the ________________ planet from the Sun.
Third
Second
Fourth
First
9
What phase of the Moon will the reflective light be the greatest?
New Moon
Full moon
Crescent Moon
Quarter Moon
10
How do we get day and night?
How close Venus is from Earth.
The rotation of the Earth.
The number of miles the ocean tides have receded.
The distance between the Earth and the Moon.
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The phases of the moon are determined by...
the ocean tides only in the Pacific Ocean during winter.
The length of the year.
The position of the Moon in relation to Jupiter and Pluto.
The amount of light reflected from the Moon seen on Earth.
12
What is the relationship between the Sun and all of the planets in our solar system?
The Sun is a dwarf planet like Pluto.
The planets do not orbit the Sun.
The Sun orbits the planets.
The planets orbit around the Sun.
13
Why shouldn't a human live on the Moon?
The Moon is too far away to support human life.
The moon is a hot tamale!
People need really cold and the moon is hot!
Humans require water and there is none on the Moon.
14
How do you classify that the Sun is a large, round star whch is orange in color?
Experimental
Quantitative
Qualitative
Creative
15
During which month will the Southern Hemisphere have days with the fewest number of daylight?
September
December
March
June
16
A class experiment concluded that Earth experiences night and cooler temps. This is a(n)...
Inference
Prediction
Variable
Observation
17
What role does the Sun have in creating fossil fuels?
The Sun has nothing to do with fossil fulels on Earth.
Fossil fuels are formed on the Sun and fall to Earth.
The Sun's energy is stored in fossil fuels (e.g. coal, oil)
18
Which tool is the best to view a full Moon?
telescope
microscope
binoculars
hand lens
19
How does the Sun affect the Earth?
The Sun affects weather conditions, such as water cycle.
It affects how the Earth's landscapes look.
The heat from the Sun affects the color of Earh's soil.
Animal life is determined by the rotation of the Sun.
20
When the Sun is overhead in the sky and your shadow is short. What time of day is it?
2 a.m.
3p.m.
Dusk
Noon
