Solar System & Moon Phase Test

What process is happening inside the Sun ?

• Photosynthesis

• Molecular fission

• Nuclear fusion

• Chemical reaction

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

What is the surface temperature of the Sun?

• 15,000,000°C

• 5500°C

• 1,000,000°C

• 3500°C

How many Earths could fit inside the Sun?

• A thousand

• A million

• A hundred

• A billion

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

What characteristic of Mercury's surface makes it similar to the Moon?

• It has a thick atmosphere.

• It has many smooth areas.

• It has no protection from meteoroids, asteroids, comets.

• It is covered in water.

What is the main reason Venus experiences a greenhouse effect?

• Lack of a moon

• Thick clouds made of nitrogen

• Thick clouds made of CO2

• Proximity to the Sun

Which planet is the only one appropriate for supporting life?

• Mars

• Venus

• Mercury

• Earth

What gives Mars its red/orange color?

• Presence of water

• Iron oxides on the surface

• Thick atmosphere

• Abundance of trees

What is the Great Red Spot on Jupiter?

• A large ocean

• A huge storm

• A mountain range

• A desert

Which of the following is the next phase of the moon.

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Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which planet currently (June 8, 2023) has the most moons(146)?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Neptune