Science Chapter 7: Earth and our Universe

Which planet is closest to the sun?

• Mars
• Mercury
• Earth
• Venus

A chunk of rock that orbits the sun is called

• an asteroid.
• a star.
• a moon.
• a planet.

A star's color is a result of its

• size.
• shape.
• temperature.
• location.

Which planet is NOT an outer planet?

• Saturn
• Jupiter
• Venus
• Uranus 

Which direction does the sun appear in the morning? 

• North
• South
• East
• West

What length of time is Earth's revolution around the sun?

• about one day (24 hours)
• about one month
• about one season
• about one year

If you can see all of the lit half of the moon, what phase is it?

• new moon
• first quarter phase
• full moon phase
• third quarter phase

What does the picture show?

• a star pattern
• a group of planets
• a solar flare
• a radio telescope

A telescope can be used to

• look at small objects.
• look at faraway objects.
• send messages to space.
• make light.

Shadows cast by the sun are longest

• in the morning.
• midday.
• all day.
• at night.