Topic 6 Solar System Study Guide

1. The apparent brightness of a star depends on its ____________________________________.

• inner core

• distance from Earth

• distance from sun

The actual brightness of a star depends on its ______________________________.

• distance from Earth

• distance from sun

• temperature

Rena is studying four stars that are about the same actual size. She made this table showing the distances of four stars from Earth. Rearrange the stars into the correct order according to their apparent brightness. What star has the greatest brightness?

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• 2

• 3

• 4

Rena is studying four stars that are about the same actual size. She made this table showing the distances of four stars from Earth. Rearrange the stars into the correct order according to their apparent brightness. What star has the least apparent brightness?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

4. Which star would appear to be largest when viewed from Earth?

• Star 1

• Star 2

• Star 3

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which statement correctly compares the sun and planets?

• Planets have an atmosphere; the sun does not.

• Planets gives off energy; the sun does not.

• Planets orbit the sun; the sun is at the center of the solar system.

Look at the picture. It shows two orbits. Select the orbit that determines the length of a year.

• 1

• 2

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Trey made this model of the inner solar system. Select the letter that represents the planet that has a rusty surface.

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

Trey made this model of the inner solar system. Select the two planets that have the least number of moons.

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

Tia is making a list of inner planet characteristics to use for a model she is making. Which three are characteristics of all the inner planets?

• Inner planets orbit the sun.

• Inner planets have solid rocky surfaces.

• Inner planets have many moons.

• Inner planets have atmospheres.