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The Solar System and Beyond
Chapter 17 | Study Questions
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The Great Red Spot refers to:
Rocks on mars The rings on Saturn A giant storm on Jupiter The giant red star, Betelgeuse
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The Great Red Spot refers to:
Rocks on mars The rings on Saturn A giant storm on Jupiter The giant red star, Betelgeuse
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Which statement is true?
Earth spins on its axis The moon spins on its axis Both Earth and the Moon revolve around the Sun The Sun spins on its axis
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Which statement is true?
Earth spins on its axis The moon spins on its axis Both Earth and the Moon revolve around the Sun The Sun spins on its axis
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Earth is part of the _______.
Oort Cloud Milky Way Kuiper Belt None of the above
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Earth is part of the _______.
Oort Cloud Milky Way Kuiper Belt None of the above
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All the galaxies and their stars are call a ________.
Universe Light year Super galaxy constellation
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All the galaxies and their stars are call a ________.
Universe Light year Super galaxy constellation
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A group of stars that form a pattern in the sky is a super giant.
True False
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A group of stars that form a pattern in the sky is a super giant.
True False
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The imaginary line around which Earth rotates is called the equator.
True False
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The imaginary line around which Earth rotates is called the equator.
True False
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The nine planets and other objects that revolve around the Sun are called ______.
Galaxy Universe Solar system constellation
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The nine planets and other objects that revolve around the Sun are called ______.
Galaxy Universe Solar system constellation
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After a(n) _____ occurs, for a few days it might shine more brightly than a whole galaxy.
Supernova Black hole Constellation comet
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After a(n) _____ occurs, for a few days it might shine more brightly than a whole galaxy.
Supernova Black hole Constellation comet
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The nine planets and other objects that revolve around the Sun are called _______.
Galaxy Universe Solar system constellation
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The nine planets and other objects that revolve around the Sun are called _______.
Galaxy Universe Solar system constellation
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The most common form of galaxy is _____.
Milky way Elliptical Spiral Irregular
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The most common form of galaxy is _____.
Milky way Elliptical Spiral Irregular
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Groups of stars that form patterns in our sky are ______.
Comets Constellations Galaxies meteorites
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Groups of stars that form patterns in our sky are ______.
Comets Constellations Galaxies meteorites
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How many galaxies could be in the universe?
50 billion 10 billion 10 thousand 100 billion
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How many galaxies could be in the universe?
50 billion 10 billion 10 thousand 100 billion
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The color of a star is a clue to its ________.
Temperature Orbit Size smell
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The color of a star is a clue to its ________.
Temperature Orbit Size smell
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The Sun is the center of the ______.
Solar system Milky way Constellation Ursa Major Constellation Ursa Minor
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The Sun is the center of the ______.
Solar system Milky way Constellation Ursa Major Constellation Ursa Minor
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Which of these statements about the Sun is true?
The sun is a star The sun is a galaxy The sun is a planet The sun is the solar system
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Which of these statements about the Sun is true?
The sun is a star The sun is a galaxy The sun is a planet The sun is the solar system
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Which of the following would be a false statement about apparent motion?
The sun moves across the sky because of its rotation As a merry-go-round moves clockwise, the objects outside it moves counterclockwise As you travel in a car, the trees move by you going in the opposite direction The sun moves across the sky because of the rotation of the Earth
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Which of the following would be a false statement about apparent motion?
The sun moves across the sky because of its rotation As a merry-go-round moves clockwise, the objects outside it moves counterclockwise As you travel in a car, the trees move by you going in the opposite direction The sun moves across the sky because of the rotation of the Earth
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The ______ separates the inner and outer planets.
Milky Way Galaxy Asteroid Belt Gaspar Supernova
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The ______ separates the inner and outer planets.
Milky Way Galaxy Asteroid Belt Gaspar Supernova
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Which of the these statements about Mars is false?
Mars has two small moons Mars is often called the Red Planet Mars looks red because its surface contains iron oxide, known as rust Mars is known for its dazzling rings and moon who atmosphere seems to be much like that of Earth long ago.
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Which of the these statements about Mars is false?
Mars has two small moons Mars is often called the Red Planet Mars looks red because its surface contains iron oxide, known as rust Mars is known for its dazzling rings and moon who atmosphere seems to be much like that of Earth long ago.
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A large body of frozen ice and rock that travels toward the center of the solar system is a ___________. Meterorite Comet Constellation galaxy
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A large body of frozen ice and rock that travels toward the center of the solar system is a ___________. Meterorite Comet Constellation galaxy
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Which planet has an atmosphere of thick clouds that trap solar energy and can get as hot as 470 degrees Celsius? Jupiter Saturn Mercury Venus
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Which planet has an atmosphere of thick clouds that trap solar energy and can get as hot as 470 degrees Celsius? Jupiter Saturn Mercury Venus
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________ is often called the red planet.
Mars Venus Saturn Earth
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________ is often called the red planet.
Mars Venus Saturn Earth
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Which of the following takes the least amount of time?
Earth rotates once Earth revolves once The moon revolves once They all take the same amount of time
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Which of the following takes the least amount of time?
Earth rotates once Earth revolves once The moon revolves once They all take the same amount of time
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Give an example of a planet that supports life.
Mars Venus Saturn Earth
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Give an example of a planet that supports life.
Mars Venus Saturn Earth
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The outer planets are often called ______.
Super galaxies Supernovas Gas giants The universe
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The outer planets are often called ______.
Super galaxies Supernovas Gas giants The universe
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The inner planets are mostly __________.
Made of helium and methane Made of hydrogen & oxygen Solid and made of minerals Made of a mixture of gases
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The inner planets are mostly __________.
Made of helium and methane Made of hydrogen & oxygen Solid and made of minerals Made of a mixture of gases
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Our _______ is made up of nine planets and numerous other objects that orbit the sun.
Solar system Constellations comets
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Our _______ is made up of nine planets and numerous other objects that orbit the sun.
Solar system Constellations comets
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A ________ is equal to 150 million km and used to measure long distances.
Astronomical unit Mile Light year inch
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A ________ is equal to 150 million km and used to measure long distances.
Astronomical unit Mile Light year inch
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What happens during a LUNAR eclipse?
The sun gets between the Earth and the Moon The Moon gets between the Sun and the Earth The galaxies collide The Earth gets between the sun and the moon
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What happens during a LUNAR eclipse?
The sun gets between the Earth and the Moon The Moon gets between the Sun and the Earth The galaxies collide The Earth gets between the sun and the moon
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During a SOLAR eclipse, the ______ moves between the Sun and Earth.
Planets Moon Galaxies stars
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During a SOLAR eclipse, the ______ moves between the Sun and Earth.
Planets Moon Galaxies stars
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Give an example of a waning moon.
Phases are growing bigger Phases are growing smaller A full moon A new moon
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Give an example of a waning moon.
Phases are growing bigger Phases are growing smaller A full moon A new moon
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Give an example of a waxing moon.
Phases are growing bigger Phases are growing smaller A full moon A new moon
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Give an example of a waxing moon.
Phases are growing bigger Phases are growing smaller A full moon A new moon
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How long does it take the moon to revolve around the Earth?
1 year 1 week 27.3 days 45 days
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How long does it take the moon to revolve around the Earth?
1 year 1 week 27.3 days 45 days
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The rotation of the Earth on its axis causes _____.
Seasons Day and night Eclipses phases
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The rotation of the Earth on its axis causes _____.
Seasons Day and night Eclipses phases
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How long does it take for the Earth to revolve one time around the sun?
2 weeks 24 hours 365 days 4 days
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How long does it take for the Earth to revolve one time around the sun?
2 weeks 24 hours 365 days 4 days
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What is known as the brightest star in the sky?
Betelgeuse Sirius Polaris Twinkle
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What is known as the brightest star in the sky?
Betelgeuse Sirius Polaris Twinkle
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What is the spinning of Earth on its axis called?
Revolution Rotations Orbit axis
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What is the spinning of Earth on its axis called?
Revolution Rotations Orbit axis
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What is caused by the tilt of the Earth and the Earth’s revolution?
Eclipses Phases Day and night seasons
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What is caused by the tilt of the Earth and the Earth’s revolution?
Eclipses Phases Day and night seasons
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How long does it take the Earth to rotate on its axis one time?
24 hrs 1 month 27 hrs 1 week
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How long does it take the Earth to rotate on its axis one time?
24 hrs 1 month 27 hrs 1 week
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What season is it when your part of the Earth is tilted AWAY from the Sun?
Summer Fall Winter spring
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What season is it when your part of the Earth is tilted AWAY from the Sun?
Summer Fall Winter spring
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The movement of Earth around the Sun is called its ________.
Revolution Rotation Orbit eclipse
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The movement of Earth around the Sun is called its ________.
Revolution Rotation Orbit eclipse
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What season is it when your part of the Earth is tilted TOWARD the Sun?
Winter Summer Spring Fall
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What season is it when your part of the Earth is tilted TOWARD the Sun?
Winter Summer Spring Fall
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