8R Astronomy Quiz Review

The largest body in our solar system is

• Earth

• the Sun

• Jupiter

• the Moon

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Which of the following is an example of a scale model of the solar system?

• A diagram showing the relative sizes of the planets

• A photograph of the Milky Way galaxy

• A video of a meteor shower

• A satellite orbiting Earth

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Which of these revolves around a planet?

• an asteroid

• a star

• a comet

• a moon

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Gravity is responsible for the

• orbits of the planets around the Sun

• tilt of Earth's axis

• phases of the Moon

• rotation of a planet on its axis

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The scale of the solar system helps us understand:

• The formation of galaxies

• The behavior of comets

• rotation of a planet on its axis

• the size and distance relationships of objects in the solar system

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The diameter of Saturn is almost ten times that of the Earth, yet its density is much less. This can best be explained by the fact that Saturn

• is farther from the Sun

• has a shorter period of rotation

• is a gaseous planet

• has a ring around its center

Which of the following best describes the inner planets of the solar system?

• Large gas planets with thick atmospheres

• Dense, rocky planets with few moons

• Small planets of ice with elliptical orbits

• Barren planets with rings of gas and dust

On Earth, Luke weighs 120 lbs. He calculated what her weight would be at several other locations in the solar system. On what planet would Luke weigh the most?

• Earth

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Mercury

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In an accurate diagram of the solar system, which object would be shown closest to Earth?

• the Moon

• the asteroid belt

• Mars

• Saturn

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Why is one year on Earth 365 days and one year on Mercury 88 days?

• Earth is larger than Mercury

• Earth is closer than Mercury to the sun

• Earth is smaller than Mercury

• Earth is farther than Mercury from the sun

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