Astronomy Study

How many stars are in our solar system?

• 1

• 3

• 400

• To many to count

Which planet is the largest?

• Jupiter

• Mercury

• Neptune

• Earth

How are the Sun and the Earth alike?

• both have water

• both have an atmosphere

• both have a rocky surface

• both make heat and light

How are the Moon and the Earth alike?

• both have an atmosphere

• both have a rocky surface

• both make heat and light

• both have an object orbiting them

What are the two causes of seasons on the Earth?

• The Earth rotates and moves closer to the Sun.

• The Earth rotates and revolves around the Sun.

• The Earth is tilted on its axis and revolves around the Sun.

• The Earth is straight on its axis and revolves around the Sun.

Why can we see the Moon?

• The Moon reflects light from the Earth.

• The Moon reflects sunlight towards the Earth.

• The Moon makes light that shines on the Earth.

• The rocks on the Moon glow.

Why is a telescope a useful tool?

• It helps us see very small objects.

• It helps us see objects that are very close.

• It helps us see very large objects.

• It helps us see objects that are very far away.

Which two tools are used in navigation and exploration to locate positions of the sun, moon, planets, and stars?

• Compass and sextant

• Sextant and astrolabe

• Telescope and compass

• Astrolabe and telescope

What is the measure of one Earth revolution around the Sun?

• One day

• One month

• One year

• One decade

This is a large ball of hot, glowing gases located at the center of our solar system

that gives off heat and light. What is it?

• Sun

• Satellite

• Moon

• Earth