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1
___________means to move in a path around something
Orbit
Star
Moon
Planet
2
This is an asteroid belt.
False
True
3
Which property is responsible for the seasons we experience on Earth?
The distance from the Sun
The distance from the Moon
The orbit around the Sun
The tilt of the axis
4
What keeps Earth revolving around the sun?
The pull of the moon.
The rotation of Earth.
The tilt of Earth's axis.
The force of gravity.
5
The center of our Solar System is:
the Sun
the Earth
the Moon
the Planet
6
What is a clue that Earth is moving?
The seasons change during the year.
The stars move around Earth.
You are moving right along with Earth.
You can feel Earth's movement.
7
Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Neptune
8
This picture is a:
Comet
Sun
Asteroid
Planet
9
Solar eclipse: moon passes between the sun and Earth, blocking part or all of the sun.
False
True
10
Which planet is known for having rings?
Neptune
Mercury
Venus
Saturn
11
Pluto was changed from the 9th planet to a Dwarf Planet.
Correct
Wrong
I guess
12
Which best describes the sun?
A medium sized star farthest from Earth
A medium sized star nearest Earth
A giant-sized star nearest Earth
A giant sized star farthest from Earth
13
A tool that makes distant objects appear larger and sharper is a __________________.
barometer
telescope
thermometer
microscope
14
These are the outer planets: Jupiter Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Maybe
Correct
Wrong
I need to study
15
The imaginary line that runs around the center of the Earth is called the
location
North Pole
latitude
equator
16
How many days is one earth year?
365 1/4
30
100
24
17
The inner planets are: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.
Wrong
I need to study
No idea
Correct
18
What phase of the moon is 1/2 lighted and 1/2 dark?
first-quarter moon
new moon
full moon
crescent moon
19
What is a constellation?
the remains of stars
a pattern of stars
a group of planets
a star that does not rise or set
20
The movement of which object causes the tides?
Earth
Mercury
Sun
Moon
21
Which planet is
NOT
an inner planet?
Earth
Mars
Mercury
Jupiter
22
What effects the shape of a planet's orbit?
Asteroids
The sun's gravity.
The sun's light.
Comets
23
Which season has the longest day?
Fall
Summer
Winter
Spring
24
What phase of the moon is totally lighted
First-quarter moon
Full Moon
New moon
Crescent moon
25
Which season has the shortest day?
Summer
Fall
Winter
Spring
26
The top and bottom halves of the Earth are called:
rotations
hemispheres
orbits
eclipses
27
How many planets are there in our Solar System?
9
10
7
8
