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Earth Science Quiz 1

Authored by Rick Stinson

Social Studies, Science

9th - 12th Grade

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Earth Science Quiz 1
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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Where are Asteroids found in the Solar System?

Between Earth and Mars
In the Oort Cloud beyond Neptune
In the Asteroid Belt between Mars and Jupiter
Close to the Sun

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What are comets made of?

Metals like iron and nickel
Gas
Hydrogen Gas
Ice and rock

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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The orbit of comets is which shape?

Circular
Elliptical/Oval
Comets do not orbit the Sun

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Where do most comets come from?

In the Oort Cloud beyond Neptune
In the Asteroid Belt between Mars and Jupiter
Near the Sun
Earth's atmosphere

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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A light streaking across the night sky is classified as a/an....

Meteorite
Asteroid
Comet
Meteor

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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When a meteoroid begins to enter Earth's atmosphere it begins to burn up.  What force causes this?

Gravity
Friction
EM Radiation

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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A comet's orbit is faster...

when it is in the Oort Cloud
when it is near the Sun
when it is far from the sun

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