Test Review - Unit 7: The Universe

Heliocentric Theory states that

• the Milky Way orbits around the Sun

• Earth and the planets orbit around the Sun

• The Sun and the planets orbit around the Earth

• objects in space are moving further and further apart

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The Milky Way Galaxy can best be classified as a

• elliptical galaxy

• irregular galaxy

• spiral galaxy

What is the name of the galaxy in which you live?

• Local Galaxy

• Milky Way Galaxy

• Elliptical Galaxy

• Irregular Galaxy

Which of the following lists these planets in order from the largest to smallest?

• Jupiter, Earth, Mars, Mercury

• Earth, Jupiter, Mercury, Mars

• Mars, Jupiter, Earth, Mercury

• Mercury, Mars, Earth, Jupiter

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Venus has the highest surface temperature of all of the planets. Which is the best explanation for this?

• Venus rotates in the opposite direction

• Because Venus is close to the sun

• Because of the thick clouds and carbon dioxide located on Venus

• Venus revolves around the sun relatively quickly

A characteristic of gaseous planets is that they have...

• no density

• a density greater than Earth

• a density the same as Earth

• a density less the Earth's

The asteroid belt is located between:

• the Sun and the Earth

• Mars and Jupiter

• Uranus and Neptune

• Saturn and Uranus

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

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A comet is made of

• rock

• ice and dust

• iron and nickel

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A hurricane type cloud known as the Great Red Spot can be found on which planet?

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Mars

• Jupiter

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