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Science 5 Chapter 13 Earth, Moon, and Beyond
Science 5 Chapter 13 Earth, Moon, and Beyond
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How are Earth and moon alike?
both are rocky and dense
both have liquid water
both have satellites
both have a thick atmosphere
2
What would happen if the string were only half as long and still turned with the same force?
there would be no difference in the speed of the obrit
there would be no change in the length of the orbit
the orbit would be longer; the orbit would be slower
the rock would turn much faster; the orbit would be shorter
3
A **** contains a group of stars, gas, and dust.
universe
galaxy
planet
comets
4
A pattern of stars is a ****.
solar system
universe
galaxy
constellation
5
Explain how you would identify each eclipse diagram 1 below.
A lunar eclipse because the moon is in the earth's shadow
A solar eclipse because the sun is between earth and moon
lunar eclipse because the sun is casting a shadow on earth
A solar eclipse because the earth is casting a shadow
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The force that holds a **** around the sun.
sun
planet
star
galaxy
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Everything that exists, including planets, stars, dust, and gasses is the ****.
galaxy
universe
solar system
star
8
Identify the kind of eclipse shown in each diagram.
I is a solar eclipse; II is a lunar eclipse
I is a lunar eclipse; II is a solar eclipse
They are both solar eclipses
They are both lunar eclipses
9
Which of these occurs when it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere?
Earth has its winter equinox
Earth's equator experiences three months of darkness
The sun's rays strike the Northern Hemisphere directly
10
A **** is made up of a star and all of the planets and other objects that revolve around it.
solar system
galaxy
universe
comet
11
Which is NOT a type galaxy?
circular
barred spiral
irregular
elliptical
12
Which answer causes seasonal changes on Earth?
the shape of the the sun' s orbit
Earth's position in relation to the moon
Earth's orbit and tilt
the changing shape of the Earth's orbit
13
Compare the disadvantages of a crewed space probe exploration and unmanned space probes.
manned flights must have food and water with them
humans cannot take a bath in space
humans cannot tolerate being weightless for more than a week
the radiation for the probes reactor could kill the men
14
Which answer is true about the planets in our solar system (including proto-planet Pluto)?
Pluto is the only outer proto-planet that is small and rocky
the inner planets are made of frozen gases
the outer planets are located in an asteroid belt
Only Earth and Mars have liquid water
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What was unique that could have been said about the proto-planet Pluto?
it is the only outer planet with running water
it is the only outer planet with rings
it is the only outer planet that is a gaseous ball
it is the only outer planet that is small and rocky
16
Which of these is the basis for timekeeping on Earth?
hemispheres
time zone
satellities
distance from the sun
17
Compare the advantages of unmanned crewed space exploration and manned space probes.
the unmanned probe is faster in space
computers are smarter than humans so they can adapt easily
unmanned probes can go where humans cannot; they don't need food or water
unmanned probes can be built bigger
18
An imaginary line that passes through Earth's poles is Earth's ****.
equater
moon phase
axis
rotation
19
The sun is a ****, a huge ball of very hot gases.
moon
constellation
galaxy
star
20
What moon phase does the picture represent?
third crescent
full moon
new moon
first phase
21
What phase of the moon picture represent the waxing crescent moon?
new moon waxing
half moon waxing
warming crescent
waxing crescent
22
Every shape the moon seems to have throughout a month is called a ****?
solar system
moon phase
constellation
galaxy
