Space Review

1. Saturn and Jupiter are two objects in our solar system. Which of the following two factors keep these objects in their orbits?

• A. Inertia and speed
• B. Mass and distance
• C. Gravity and inertia
• D. Gravity and friction

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2. The table below lists the surface temperatures of four stars. Which of the following stars most likely has the greatest absolute brightness?

• A. Alpha Centauri B
• B. Vega
• C. Sirius B
• D. Procyon A

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3. Stars vary in terms of their color and surface temperature. The table below shows the relationship between the color and surface temperature of stars. What color would a star with a surface temperature of 32,000˚C most likely be?

• A. Blue
• B. White
• C. Yellow
• D. Red

4. When viewed from Earth, star X appears much brighter than star Y. However, star X is a smaller and cooler star than star Y. Which of the following best explains the difference in apparent magnitude of these stars?

• A. Star Y rotates faster than star X
• B. Star X rotates faster than star Y
• C. Star Y is closer to Earth than star X
• D. Star X is closer to Earth than star Y

6. To study something as vast as the universe and its structures, scientists often find it helpful to organize information in a simplified visual form. Which of the following represents structures of the universe in order from largest to smallest?

• A. Universe -> galaxy -> solar system -> planet
• B. Solar system -> universe -> planet -> galaxy
• C. Planet -> galaxy -> solar system -> universe
• D. Planet -> solar system -> galaxy -> universe

7. Jasmine constructed the diagram below to represent how Earth fits into other structures that make up our universe. Which of the following should Jasmine write on the line to best complete her diagram?

• A. Asteroid belt
• B. Mars
• C. Milky way
• D. Proxima Centauri

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8. The universe is a vast place made up of many different structures. Which of the following statements best describes how two structures of the universe compare?

• A. A galaxy is many times smaller than the solar system
• B. The solar system is many times smaller than the sun
• C. Earth is many times larger than the solar system
• D. The sun is many times larger than Earth

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9. A planet’s year is equal to its period of revolution. Which of the following planets has the longest year?

• A. Jupiter
• B. Mercury
• C. Neptune
• D. Venus

10. Some planets in the solar system have similar characteristics. Which of the following best describes how Mars, Venus, and Mercury are similar?

• A. They are all small, rocky planets
• B. They are all larger, gaseous planets
• C. They are all planets of similar size
• D. They are all at similar distances from the sun

11. The diagram below shows the positions of the planets in the solar system. Which of the following planets most likely has higher surface temperatures than Earth?

• A. Mars
• B. Neptune
• C. Uranus
• D. Venus

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