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