Unit 3: Astronomy Test Corrections

Front

What season is occurring in the northern hemisphere during June, July, and August?

Back

Summer

Front

What is the name of the region in space that contains a large number of rocks and is located between Mars and Jupiter?

Back

Asteroid Belt

Front

What natural phenomenon is caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun?

Back

Tides

Front

What are the characteristics of the inner planets in our solar system?

Back

They are small and rocky.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when it is not visible from Earth?

Back

New Moon

Front

What is the term for the path that planets take around the sun?

Back

Orbit

Front

What are the four terrestrial planets in our solar system?

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

Front

What is the main difference between inner and outer planets?

Back

Inner planets are small and rocky, while outer planets are large and gaseous.

Front

What is the name of the belt that contains icy bodies beyond Neptune?

Back

Kuiper Belt

Front

What is the term for the gravitational force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun?

Back

Gravity