Science - Topic 1 Test

Which list shows, in correct order, the system with the fewest stars to the system with the greatest number of stars?

• our solar system, the universe, the Milky Way Galaxy

• the universe, the Milky Way Galaxy, our solar system

• our solar system, the Milky Way Galaxy, the universe

• the Milky Way Galaxy, our solar system, the universe

Which choice best describes the parts of the Milky Way?

• Earth, its moon, the sun, and Jupiter

• gas, dust, stars, and objects that orbit stars

• asteroids, comets, objects that orbit stars, and the sun

• the inner planets, the outer planets, gas, and dust

• chocolate malt flavored nougat, caramel, and milk chocolate

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Which list shows the correct order of planets from the sun?

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Earth, Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus

• Mercury, Mars, Venus, Earth, Saturn, Jupiter, Neptune, Uranus

• Uranus, Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Earth, Mars, Mercury, Venus

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Which planet has a rocky surface?

• Neptune

• Venus

• Saturn

• Jupiter

Which is an object in the solar system that is a frozen mass of ice and dust?

• an asteroid

• a comet

• a moon

• a planet

Which of these planets is most like Earth?

• Jupiter

• Uranus

• Neptune

• Mars

A _____ is a huge system of gas, dust, stars, and objects orbiting stars that is held together by the force of gravity.

• galaxy

• comet

• meteor

• gas giant

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What type of galaxy is shown in the illustration?

• spiral galaxy

• dwarf galaxy

• elliptical galaxy

• irregular galaxy

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What do Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune have in common?

• They all have rocky surfaces.

• They all appear to be similar to Earth.

• They all are gaseous planets.

• They all appear to be made of rock and ice.

There are two natural objects that revolve around Mars. What are these objects called?

• moons

• comets

• meteors

• dwarf planets