The Solar System & The Universe

How can Luis tell which star has a greater temperature?

• color

• apparent magnitude

• absolute magnitude

• measure the temperature

Why is there no life on Venus even though its Earth's twin?

• its too hot

• no water

• acidic atmosphere

• all of the above

The Sun does not have the greatest absolute brightness compared to other stars. So why does it appear so bright?

• it is larger than the other stars

• it is closer than the other stars

• it is the only star near us that gives off light

• It reflects the light better than the other stars.

A __________ is a chunk of ice & dust that has a bright head & a long narrow tail.

• asteroid
• planet
• meteoroid
• comet

The ______is between the orbits of Mars & Jupiter.

• solar system
• asteroid belt
• terrestrial planets
• photosphere

A force of attraction between any two objects is called _____________.

• static electricity 
• rotation
• gravity
• orbit

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

How long does it take Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

• 24 hours
• one week
• one month
• one year

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of the following is hottest? 

• a red giant superstar
• a small, white dwarf
• a main-sequence yellow star
• a main-sequence blue star

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which component from the table above is MOST likely a galaxy?

• Component 1
• Component 2
• Component 3
• Component 4

Which component from the table above is MOST likely a solar system?

• Component 4
• Component 2
• Component 1
• Component 3

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3