Earth & Space

Which body in the solar system usually contains an atmosphere?

• An asteroid

• A meteor

• A comet

• A planet

Which of the following best describes why the Moon orbits Earth?

• The gravitational attraction between the Moon and Earth

• The distance the Moon and Earth are from the Sun

• The energy reflected from the surface of Earth

• The winds generated on Earth by the energy of the Sun

Which characteristic is common to the four outer planets in our solar system?

• Low mass

• High density

• Fast revolution

• Gaseous composition

Venus, the moon, Mars, and the sun are all visible in our sky. All but one of these reflect light from another source. Which of the following produces its own light?

• Venus

• The Moon

• Mars

• The sun

During which phase does the Moon receive sunlight only on the side facing away from Earth?

• Waxing gibbous

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• Waning gibbous

Which two planets have no moons?

• Mercury and Venus

• Venus and Earth

• Mercury and Mars

• Venus and Mars

What is primarily made of ice?

• Asteroid

• Meteorite

• Comet

• Meteor

Which planet is largest in size?

• Saturn

• Neptune

• Jupiter

• Uranus

What occurs when the moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun?

• A lunar eclipse

• A full moon

• A new moon

• A solar eclipse

Which planet is the farthest distance from the Sun?

• Jupiter

• Neptune

• Saturn

• Uranus