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astronomy unit review for solar system section
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True or False: The moon is larger than the sun.
True
False
2
True/False : Lunar eclipses are the most common.
False
True
3
Which is a characteristic of the inner planets?
close to the sun
rocky
no rings
all of the these
4
Revolve means to
spin on its axis
to move around a star or other object
5
Which planet is closest to the sun?
Neptune
Venus
Mars
Mercury
6
Which is farther from Earth?
the sun
the moon
7
How long does it take for the Earth to revolve around the sun?
24 hrs
29 1/2 days
365 days
a really long time
8
Name the planets in order starting with the sun
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter,Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Mercury,Earth, Venus,Mars,Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn,Neptune
Mars, Venus, Earth,Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Mercury,Venus,Earth,Mars, Uranus, Neptune, Jupiter, Saturn
9
Look at the phases leading up to the full moon. Is the moon waxing or waning?
waning
both
waxing
neither
10
To turn on its own axis is called
rotate
orbit
revolve
11
The path around an object is called
a rotation
a path...please don't pick this answer
an orbit
12
which phase is pictured?
waning crescent
waxing gibbous
1st quarter
waxing crescent
13
The gases that surround a planet are known as the
atmosphere
moon
light pollution
14
Which type of eclipse is this picture showing?
solar eclipse
lunar eclipse
15
How long does it take for the Moon to revolve around the Earth.
365 days
24 hours
29 1/2 days
16
Which type of eclipse is moon-earth-sun?
lunar eclipse
solar eclipse
17
Which planet is the largest?
Jupiter
Saturn
Venus
Earth
18
True/False: The moon does not make its' own light. It reflects the light from the sun.
False
True
19
The dark spots on the planets are
storms
dark spots
mountains
volcanoes
20
What is NOT a characteristic of the outer planets?
larger
rocky
gas planets
they all have rings
21
How many natural satellites does Earth have?
3
2
1
22
Which planet is about the same size as Earth?
Venus
Mercury
Mars
Jupiter
23
If tonight is a new moon, what phase will we expect in 2 weeks (14 days?)
waxing gibbous
waxing crescent
waning gibbous
full moon
24
Which planet is farthest from the sun?
Neptune
Jupiter
Mercury
