Quiz about Earth and Space Review

Question 1

The star at the center of our solar system?

Accepted Answer

Sun

Answer

Constellation

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Star

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Venus

Question 2

To spin on an axis

Accepted Answer

rotate

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revolve

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orbit

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eclipse

Question 3

To travel in a closed path around something

Accepted Answer

revolve

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orbit

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eclipse

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rotate

Question 4

The path one body takes in space as it revolves around another body

Accepted Answer

orbit

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revolve

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eclipse

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rotate

Question 5

Occurs when one body in space blocks light from reaching another body in space

Accepted Answer

eclipse

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constellation

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day

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year

Question 6

A huge ball of very hot gases in space

Accepted Answer

star

Answer

Sun

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eclipse

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asteroids

Question 7

A star and all the planets and other objects that revolve around it

Accepted Answer

solar system

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constellation

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Sun

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atmosphere

Question 8

The time it takes for a planet to revolve around the Sun once.

Accepted Answer

year

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day

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rotate

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revolve

Question 9

The time it takes for a planet to rotate once

Accepted Answer

day

Answer

year

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rotate

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revolve

Question 10

A pattern of stars that is named after a religious or mythical object

Accepted Answer

constellation

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eclipse

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planet

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asteroids

Question 11

A large body that revolves around a star that is held in orbit by gravity and inertia

Accepted Answer

planet

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star

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Sun

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asteroids

Question 12

Many layers of gases that surround Earth

Accepted Answer

atmosphere

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solar system

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eclipse

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asteroids

Question 13

Chunks of rock less than 1000 km in diameter that also orbit the Sun.

Accepted Answer

asteroids

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star

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Sun

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planet

Question 14

Which of the following has the biggest impact on the seasons?

Accepted Answer

Tilted axis

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Earth's rotation

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Moon's gravitational pull

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Pressure systems

Question 15

What causes the day and night cycle on Earth?

Accepted Answer

Rotation of the Earth

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Rotation of the Sun

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Revolution of the Earth

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Gravitational pull from the moon

Question 16

Which is true of the sun?

Accepted Answer

It is an average star

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It is the largest star in the universe

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It is the brightest star

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It is the hottest star

Question 17

Which word best describes a mixture of ice, dust and rock that orbits the sun?

Accepted Answer

comet

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planet

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asteroid

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moon

Question 18

The outer planets are the four farthest from the sun. Which characteristics do all four outer planets share?

Accepted Answer

Largest diameters in the solar system

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Surfaces of frozen rock and ice

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Evidence of very abundant life

Question 19

How are the inner planets alike?

Accepted Answer

They are made mostly of rock

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They have many rings

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They are made mostly of gas

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They are colder than outer planets

Question 20

Why does the sun appear brighter than other stars in our galaxy?

Accepted Answer

Because it is closer than other stars

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Because it is larger than other stars

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Because it is hotter than other stars

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Because it contains more gasses than other stars

Question 21

Which shows the inner planets correctly ordered from the Sun?

Accepted Answer

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

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Mars, Earth, Venus, Mercury

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Mars, Earth, Venus, Mercury

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Mercury, Mars, Earth, Venus

Question 22

What type of object is abundant between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter?

Accepted Answer

asteroid

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planet

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star

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comet

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

They all are gaseous planets.

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They all have rocky surfaces.

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They all appear to be similar to Earth.

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They all appear to be made of rock and ice.

Question 24

Which season is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing at letter B?

Accepted Answer

Summer

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Winter

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Spring

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Fall

Question 25

What season is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing at letter D?

Accepted Answer

Winter

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Spring

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Summer

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Fall

Question 26

Why does the shape of the moon appear to change each night?

Accepted Answer

The moon revolves around the Earth.

Answer

The Earth revolves around the moon.

Answer

The Earth rotates on its axis.

Question 27

Why does your shadow change during the day?

Accepted Answer

The sun's position in the sky changes.

Answer

The sun is moving.

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The directions (N, S, E, W) change throughout the day.

Answer

The moon rises.

Question 28

If your shadow is in front of you, the sun is ___________ you.

Accepted Answer

behind

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beside

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over your head

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in front

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the sun isn't out

Question 29

This planet is blue due to methane gas and has very fast winds.

Accepted Answer

Neptune

Answer

Mercury

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Venus

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Earth

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Uranus

Question 30

The hottest planet, and it is about the same size as Earth.

Accepted Answer

Venus

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Mercury

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Earth

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Neptune

Answer

Uranus

Question 31

This planet has a unique tilt and spins on its side.

Accepted Answer

Uranus

Answer

Mercury

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Venus

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Earth

Answer

Neptune

Question 32

A reddish planet with the largest volcano in the solar system.

Accepted Answer

Mars

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Mercury

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Venus

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Jupiter

Question 33

The second largest planet and is known for its rings.

Accepted Answer

Saturn

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Jupiter

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Neptune

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Uranus

Question 34

The only planet that has life and liquid water.

Accepted Answer

Earth

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Mars

Answer

Jupiter

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Mercury

Question 35

The largest planet with the most moons.

Accepted Answer

Jupiter

Answer

Saturn

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Earth

Answer

Venus

Question 36

The smallest planet, closest to the Sun.

Accepted Answer

Mercury

Answer

Mars

Answer

Earth

Answer

Pluto

Question 37

What shape is the Earth's orbit around the Sun?

Accepted Answer

elliptical

Answer

circle

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straight line

Answer

orbital

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