Space Quiz 1 Review

Which is the closest star to Earth?

• Moon

• Polaris

• Orion

• Sun

A solar system consists of:

• A star and the objects that travel around it

• A planet and a moon

• A galaxy and a star

• A galaxy and a universe

The path followed by an object in its revolution around another object is

• Rotation

• Orbit

• Travel

• Solar System

About how much of Earth's surface is covered by water?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 90%

Which sentence correctly tells a difference between Earth and the moon?

• The moon has an atmosphere but Earth does not

• Earth is a sphere, but the moon does not

• Earth rotates on an axis, but the moon does not

• Earth has an atmosphere, but the moon does not

Which planet has the "Great Red Spot"?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Mercury

In many ways, Earth is like other planets in the solar system. In which way is Earth like other planets in the solar system?

• Earth has a moon

• Earth orbits the sun

• Earth has mountains

• Earth has lots of water

Which planet is known as "The Red Planet"?

• Earth

• Mars

• Saturn

• Neptune

From Earth, we see the sun in the day sky and other stars in the night sky. Nighttime stars look like tiny points of light. Which statement explains why nighttime stars appear so much smaller than the sun.

• The stars are much smaller

• The sky is much darker at night

• The stars are much farther away

• The moon blocks out most starlight

Which planet is about the same size as Earth?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Mars

• Neptune