Unit 1 Standard S6E1 Assessement Study Guide

Evidence that the universe is constantly expanding best supports the

• geocentric model.

• big bang theory.

• quantum theory

• heliocentric model.

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Which of these experiments would best replicate the big bang theory?

• C. exploding a tightly packed substance inside a vacuum

• shaking sand particles in a mixture of oil and water

• turning on an underwater speaker in a water tank

• dropping fragments of metal into a magnetized box

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What is the biggest difference between the geocentric and heliocentric models of our solar system?

• In the geocentric model, Earth revolves around all planets in the solar system. In a heliocentric model, the Sun revolves around all planets in the solar system.

• In the geocentric model, the Sun is at the center of our solar system. In a heliocentric model, Earth is at the center of the solar system.

• In the geocentric model, the Sun revolves around all planets in the solar system. In a heliocentric model, Earth revolves around all planets in the solar system

• In the geocentric model, Earth is at the center of our solar system. In a heliocentric model, the Sun is at the center of the solar system.

Evidence supports the idea that the universe has been expanding since its birth in the big bang. Consider a model of the universe shaped like an expanding round balloon. Where would you expect to find the oldest objects in this model of the universe?

• at the center of the air in the balloon

• scattered randomly throughout the air in the balloon

• at the edge of the balloon

• halfway between the center of the balloon and its edge

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Which of the following correctly groups the objects?

• nebulas orbit planets - planets orbit galaxies - galaxies orbit stars

• planets orbit stars - stars orbit galaxies - galaxies orbit nebulas

• moons orbit planets - planets orbit stars - stars form galaxies

• moons orbit planets - planets form galaxies - galaxies orbit stars

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Which statement best describes the differences between the inner planets and the outer planets?

• The inner planets have thick, poisonous atmospheres, while the outer planets have no atmospheres at all.

• The inner planets are large, gaseous bodies, while the outer planets are small, solid, rocky bodies.

• The inner planets are small, solid, rocky bodies, while the outer planets are large, gaseous bodies.

• The inner planets are collections of frozen gas and rocky particles, while the outer planets are fragments of rock

What planet has these characteristics? ● Outer planet ● Has water ● Spins on its side ● Next to Saturn

• Earth

• Neptune

• Uranus

• Mars

What planet has these characteristics? ● Inner planet ● Has water ● Supports life ● third closest to the sun

• Earth

• Venus

• Saturn

• Jupiter

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What unknown planet has these properties? ● Second-smallest planet in the solar system ● Has moons ● Fourth planet from the Sun ● Reddish in color

• Jupiter

• Mercury

• Mars

• Saturn

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What makes up a planet's rings?

• dense gases

• liquids, metals, and minerals

• solid metal surfaces

• dust, small rocks, and ice particles