Science review: Space and Earth 🌍

Question 1

If the Sun is shining in the sky over Florida at 1:00pm on Tues., where will it be in 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

shining in the sky over Florida

Question 2

Where does the sun find its greatest source of water to turn into vapor?

Accepted Answer

oceans

Question 3

Which objects in our solar system are made of ice, rocks, and dust and often look dirty?

Accepted Answer

comets

Question 4

T/F: All galaxies contain trillions of stars and planets.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Question 5

Which source of electric energy is non-renewable?

Accepted Answer

coal

Question 6

Which type of rock is formed from the cooling of lava and magma?

Accepted Answer

igneous

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of weathering?

Accepted Answer

river current breaking down rock in a canyon

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of erosion?

Accepted Answer

ocean waves carrying away sand from the coastline

Question 9

What is the correct order of objects in the solar system from largest to smallest?

Accepted Answer

universe, galaxy, solar system, planet

Question 10

T/F: The inner planets have higher temperatures because they are closer to the Sun.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Question 11

What type of energy is shown in this picture?

Accepted Answer

chemical energy

Question 12

If humidity needs warm air and moisture to exist, which environment would have higher humidity?

Accepted Answer

rainforest

Question 13

Which of the following objects can temporarily resist the force of gravity?

Accepted Answer

airplane

Question 14

Why does the Earth have changing seasons?

Accepted Answer

The Earth revolves around the Sun every 365 days.

Question 15

Of what is Earth's crust made?

Accepted Answer

rock

Question 16

T/F: The Sun looks bigger than the other stars in the sky because it is the largest star.

Accepted Answer

FALSE

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