Unit 2 Test: Earth in the Universe

Which statement correctly describes a physical characteristic of the moon?

• The moon is made of hot gas.

• The moon is covered with many craters.

• The moon has many bodies of liquid water.

• The moon has the ability to give off its own light.

Light from the sun appears to be much brighter than the light from any other star in our galaxy. Which best explains why the sun is so much brighter?

• It is the closest star to earth.

• It is the largest star in our galaxy.

• It is reflecting the light of the moon.

• It is the youngest star in the universe.

Randy studies some objects in the solar system. The sun is what type of object?

• A star

• A moon

• A planet

• A comet

Marty learned about the solar system. Which statement best describes how the planets in the solar system are the same?

• All the planets orbit the sun.

• All the planets have many moons.

• All the planets are about the same size.

• All the planets have similar temperatures.

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Which planet is the farthest from the sun?

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Neptune

• Uranus

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What is the largest planet in the solar system?

• Jupiter

• Neptune

• Uranus

• Venus

Manny studied constellations with a telescope. He observed a constellation called the Fish-Hook. Three months later, Manny again observe the constellation at the same time of night. The constellation looked a little different. How had the constellation most likely changed?

• The stars were brighter colors.

• The stars were arranged in a new shape.

• The stars were in a new location in the sky.

• The stars were farther away from each other.

Which of these best explains why the mailbox casts a shadow?

• The sun is very bright.

• Light waves change direction.

• The sun is too far from the object.

• Light cannot pass through opaque objects.

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The picture shows the shadow of the tree changing positions during the day. In what direction is the shadow moving?

• North to south

• East to west

• South to north

• West to east

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Why are different stars seen during different seasons?

• Some stars shine brighter during different seasons.

• The sun shines on different stars during different seasons.

• Earth changes position in its orbit during different seasons.

• The moon changes position in its orbit during different seasons.

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