Unit D Chapter 8 Test

Question 1

Pluto is similar to the inner planets because it is rocky, small and has many moons.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

Which phase of the Moon comes directly before a new moon?

Accepted Answer

crescent moon

Question 3

A _________ is the regular path the Earth travels on around the Sun.

Accepted Answer

orbit

Question 4

Which of the following does Earth complete in one year?

Accepted Answer

orbit

Question 5

The Earth __________ or spins in space.

Accepted Answer

rotates

Question 6

To __________ means to move around another object.

Accepted Answer

revolve

Question 7

Which of the following gives off light?

Accepted Answer

star

Question 8

A _________ is a large body of rock or gas that revolves around a star.

Accepted Answer

planet

Question 9

The Sun appears to travel in the sky from

Accepted Answer

east to west

Question 10

In which of the following months are the days shortest in the Northern Hemisphere?

Accepted Answer

December

Question 11

Which of the following is found on the Moon?

Accepted Answer

craters

Question 12

What is the name for different shapes of the Moon?

Accepted Answer

phases

Question 13

Which of the following takes pictures of planets?

Accepted Answer

space probe

Question 14

People on Earth need a telescope to see Neptune.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 15

A hot ball of glowing gases is a ____________

Accepted Answer

star

Questions 15