Intro/Astronomy Test (Summer Quest)

What type of scientist studies volcanos?

• A Geologist

• An Oceanographer

• An Astronomer

• An Ecologist

What type of scientist studies water cycles?

• A Hydrologist

• A Geologist

• An Astronomer

• A Meteorologist

Which of the following are the closest to the sun?

• terrestrial planets
• gas giant planets

How old is our solar system?

• 4.6 billion years old
• 4.6 million years old
• 9 billion years old
• 4.5 million years old

A cloud of gas and dust from which bodies in space are formed

• photosphere
• nebula
• solar flare
• Sunspot

What is the closest planet to the Sun?

• Mercury
• Mars
• Venus
• Earth 

What are the inner planets composed of?

• gases and ice
• rock and ice
• gases and rock
• rock

The first four outer planets from the sun out are:

• Jupiter, Saturn, Pluto, Neptune
• Pluto, Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter
• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
• Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter

How long does it take for the Earth to make one full orbit around the Sun?

• one day
• one week
• one month
• one year

The Earth is rotating on its axis, creating _____

• the 12 months
• the years
• the seasons
• day and night