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Duplicate of 9SC1 Solar System quiz
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Year 7 solar system quiz
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Compared to planets, these objects would be MUCH smaller.
the Sun
none of the above
the Galaxy
comets and asteroids
2
Place these in order of gravitational force they produce: earth, chair, moon, mars
earth, chair, moon, mars
chair, moon, earth, mars
mars, chair mon, earth
chair, moon, mars, earth
3
What is the centre of the solar system?
Earth
Sun
Moon
Venus
4
How many planets are in our solar system?
10
8
7
7
5
The planets known as gas giants are:
Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Pluto
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
Orion, Polaris, Saturn, Venus
6
What is the
scientific
study of the stars and planets called:
Astronomy
Asterix
Astrotravel
Astrology
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What separates the inner and outer planets?
the Asteroid Belt
the North Star
Jupiter
the will of Chuck Norris
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________________ is considered a dwarf planet.
Jupiter
Earth
Mercury
Pluto
9
The first four phases of the moon are - new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, _________?
waning gibbous
waxing gibbous
waning crescent
full moon
10
When the light from the sun is blocked by the moon, it is called a
lunar eclipse
solar eclipse
solar orbit
midnight sun
11
The seasons are caused by
The sun getting closer
The tilt of the Earth
Jack Frost and Mother Nature
The rotation of the Earth
12
Which direction does the coma of a comet point?
Towards the sun
in front of the comet
Away from the sun
Behind the comet
13
What are the four inner planets known as?
The satellites
The asteroid belt
The gas giants
The rocky planets
14
How long does it take the Earth to revolve around the sun?
Never, the Earth doesn't move
About 24 hours (1 day)
About 30 days (1 month)
About 365 days (1 year)
15
Which object does the Earth revolve around?
planet
moon
solar system
Sun
16
What type of reaction fuels stars?
allergic reaction
nuclear fusion
nuclear fission
chemical reaction
17
What is the invisible path that planets move around called?
orbit
rotates
revolves
constellation
18
The tides are caused by
The gravitational pull of the sun
The gravitational pull of the moon and sun
The gravitational pull of earth
The rotation of the earth
19
How long does it take light to travel the 150 million km from the sun to earth
8 minutes
8 hours
8 days
8 seconds
20
The force of gravity is due to an objects
mass
shape
size
volume