PMA Prep: Big Idea 5

When analyzing the characteristics of the inner and outer planets, which statement accurately describes a difference in the two groups of planets?

• 1. Inner planets do not have moons, outer planets do.

• 1. Inner planets rotate on an axis, outer planets do not.

• 1. Inner planets are solid and have little or no atmosphere, while outer planets are mostly made of gas.

• 1. Inner planets take longer to revolve around the Sun, while outer planets take less time to revolve around the Sun.

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In the summer, Ana looked up in the night sky and saw her favorite pattern of stars. Later in the year, Ana was observing the night sky and noticed she wasn’t able to see the same stars. What causes us to see only certain patterns of stars during certain times of the year? 

• 1. The Sun’s rotation 

• 1. The Earth’s rotation 

• 1. The Sun’s revolution

• 1. The Earth’s revolution

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Juan drew the picture below as a two-dimensional model of how Earth moves in space.

How long does it take Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis?

• 1. one day

• 1. one year

• 1. one week

• 1. one month

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As you look outside your window, you notice that the Moon is full.  About how long will it be before you see another full moon? 

• 1. a year

• a month

• two weeks

• two months

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Marissa observed stars in the sky. Which of her observations is a personal opinion?

• Stars give off light energy.

• Some stars appear brighter than others,

• Some stars appear prettier in the winter.

• Stars are tiny points of light in the night sky.

Jim is writing a report about stars and the Sun. Which statement below is true and should be included in his report?

• The Sun is the largest star in our galaxy.

• The Sun is the star that is closest to Earth.

• The Sun is the same size as all other stars.

• The Sun has the same brightness as all other stars.

While Earth is revolves around the Sun, the Earth is also rotating. How many rotations does the Earth complete during one revolution around the Sun?

• 1

• 24

• 30

• 365

Sirius A is 20 times brighter than our Sun. Why does Sirius A not completely light up the Earth's sky?

• Sirius A is hotter than the Sun.

• Sirius A has less mass than the Sun.

• Sirius A does not give off as much light as the Sun.

• Sirius A is much farther away from Earth than the Sun.

As you look outside your window, you notice that the Moon is full.

About how long will it be before you see another full moon?

• a year

• a month

• two weeks

• two years

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Common characteristics of planets include: has mass, rotates on an axis, and _____________.

• has a rocky surface

• made mostly of gas

• revolves around a star

• are bright objects that give off light