Movement in Space Quiz

What is a satellite?

• D. A loose collection of ice and dust

• C. A streak of light in the sky

• B. An object that orbits a planet

• A. An object that orbits a star

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What is a star primarily made of?

• C. Rock and metal

• B. Hydrogen and helium

• A. Ice and dust

• D. Water and air

What is a planet?

• C. A streak of light in the sky

• A. An object that orbits a star

• B. A ball of hot gas

• D. An object that orbits a planet

What is a meteor?

• C. A streak of light in the sky

• A. A ball of hot gas

• B. A loose collection of ice and dust

• D. An object that orbits a planet

What is a comet?

• A. An object that orbits a star

• B. A ball of hot gas

• C. A loose collection of ice and dust

• D. A streak of light in the sky

What are constellations?

• C. A loose collection of ice and dust

• B. A ball of hot gas

• A. A pattern or grouping of stars

• D. An object that orbits a planet

What does geocentric model describe?

• D. Mars at the center of the universe

• B. Sun at the center of the universe

• A. Earth at the center of the universe

• C. Moon at the center of the universe

What does heliocentric model describe?

• D. Mars at the center of the universe

• C. Moon at the center of the universe

• B. Sun at the center of the universe

• A. Earth at the center of the universe

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What is an ellipse?

• A. A perfect circle

• B. A square shape

• C. A triangle shape

• D. An oval shape

What is the motion of Earth, other planets, and the sun through space?

• A. Circular

• B. Elliptical

• D. Triangular

• C. Rectangular

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2