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Solar System Vocabulary Review
Solar System Vocabulary Review
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Solar System review for fifth graders.
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1
Which of these is the basis for keeping time on Earth?
statellites
hemispheres
distance from the sun
time zones
2
Which is not a type of galaxy?
barred spiral
circular
elliptical
irregular
3
A pattern of stars is a
system
none of the above
galaxy
constellation
4
Which of the drawings represents the first-quarter phase of the moon?
IV
III
I
II
5
Which is a true statement about the planets in our solar system?
Only Earth and Mars have liquid water.
The outer planets are located in the asteroid belt.
Pluto is the only outer planet that is small and rocky.
The inner planets are made of frozen gases.
6
A ___________ is made up of a star and all the planets and objects that revolve around it.
contellation
universe
solar system
galaxy
7
Which of these causes seasonal changes on Earth?
Earth's position in relation to the moon
the changing shape of Earth's orbit
Earth's orbit and tilt.
the shape of the sun's orbit
8
The sun is a _________, a huge ball of very hot gas.
constellation
star
planet
solar system
9
The gravitational force of a star holds a ________ in orbit around it.
star
none of the above
moon
planet
10
Each shape the moon seems to have throughout a month is called a
orbit
moon phase
pattern
contellation
11
A ________ contains a group of stars, gas, and dust.
galaxy
cluster
universe
phase
12
Which of the drawings shows a waxing cresent?
I
IV
II
III
13
How are the Earth and moon alike?
both have a thick atmosphere
Both have water
both are rocky and dense
both have satellites
14
Everthing that exists, including planets, stars, dust, and gases is called the
all of the above
galaxy
universe
solar system
15
Which of these occurs when it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere?
The Southern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun.
Earth's equator experiences three months of darkness.
Earth has its winter equinox.
The sun's rays strike the Norther Hemisphere directly.
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The imaginary line that passes through Earth's poles is Earth's _______
axis
time zone
latitude
equator
