Topic 3 Earth in the Universe Review

Which statement best explains why people on Earth see the same side of the moon?

• The moon’s rotational period is the same as its period of revolution around Earth.

• The moon’s rotational period does not match its period of revolution around Earth.

• The moon’s gravitational pull becomes stronger as it revolves around Earth.

• The moon’s gravitational pull becomes weaker as it rotates on its axis.

Why is Earth more likely to support human life than the other planets in our solar system?

• It receives more of the sun′s radiation.

• It rotates once every 24 hours.

• It has oxygen and water.

• It has a molten core.

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Why is Earth, unlike Mercury, able to sustain life?

• Earth has an atmosphere, while Mercury has no atmosphere.

• Earth has a moon, while Mercury has no moon.

• Earth is closer to the sun than Mercury.

• Earth is a smaller planet than Mercury.

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How does gravity help make Earth habitable?

• It holds the atmosphere in place.

• It allows plants to easily spread seeds.

• It allows the elements to form chemical bonds.

• It prevents sunlight from reaching Earth’s surface.

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What is one reason life is sustainable on Earth?

• It has four seasons.

• It has liquid water.

• It is a gas planet.

• It has a moon.

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What was the primary goal for sending astronauts to the moon?

• to construct a military base

• to mine for precious metals

• to study comets and asteroids

• to learn about the lunar surface

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Which instrument is a scientist most likely to use to explore black holes in space?

• telescope

• binoculars

• microscope

• magnifying glass

Most scientists believe the Big Bang Theory explains which of the following questions?

• How our planets and moons formed

• How our universe began

• How the sun turns hydrogen into helium

• How fast light travels through space

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Which statement is true?

• The galaxies are moving toward us.

• The galaxies are moving away from us.

• The universe remains static or unchanged in motion.

• None of the above

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How old do scientists think the Universe is?

• 13.8 billion years old
• 4.5 billion years old
• 24,000 years old
• 5 years old

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