
4/24/24 Exploring Orbits in Space
Authored by J Tis
Science
6th - 8th Grade
Used 1+ times

AI Actions
Add similar questions
Adjust reading levels
Convert to real-world scenario
Translate activity
More...
Content View
Student View
10 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the Earth orbit around?
Jupiter
The Sun
Mars
The Moon
Answer explanation
The Earth orbits around The Sun, not Jupiter, Mars, or The Moon.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the Earth not get sucked into the Sun?
Because it's too far away
Because it's too large
Because it's moving fast enough
Because it's stationary
Answer explanation
Because it's moving fast enough
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is at the center of the Milky Way Galaxy?
A black hole
A comet
A planet
A supergiant star
Answer explanation
A black hole is at the center of the Milky Way Galaxy.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of path does the Earth travel in around the Sun?
Nearly circular path but not a perfect circle
ZigZag
Straight
Answer explanation
The Earth travels in a nearly circular path around the Sun, not elliptical, spiral, or straight.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a galaxy?
A comet
A group of stars, gas, and dust bound together by gravity
A single star
A type of asteroid
Answer explanation
A galaxy is a group of stars, gas, and dust bound together by gravity, not a comet, single star, or type of asteroid.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is unique about Pluto's orbit compared to the other eight main planets?
It is perfectly circular
It is the largest
It is off-center and not on the same plane
It is the closest to the Sun
Answer explanation
Pluto's orbit is off-center and not on the same plane compared to the other eight main planets, making it unique.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How often does the Earth complete its orbit around the Sun?
Every 10 years
Every 30 days
Every 365 days
Every 24 hours
Answer explanation
The Earth completes its orbit around the Sun every 365 days, which is equivalent to one year.
Access all questions and much more by creating a free account
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever
or continue with

Microsoft
%20(1).png)
Apple
Others
Already have an account?
Similar Resources on Wayground
13 questions
八下理化1-1
Quiz
•
8th Grade
10 questions
Turtle Life Cycles Year 4 NPA
Quiz
•
2nd - 6th Grade
10 questions
DRRR Quiz
Quiz
•
7th - 12th Grade
14 questions
The Environment & Climate
Quiz
•
6th - 9th Grade
10 questions
Properties of Materials
Quiz
•
4th - 6th Grade
10 questions
Graded Recitation #1 - Quarter 1
Quiz
•
6th Grade
10 questions
earth layers
Quiz
•
6th Grade
14 questions
General knowledge quiz
Quiz
•
5th Grade - Professio...
Popular Resources on Wayground
15 questions
Fractions on a Number Line
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
10 questions
Probability Practice
Quiz
•
4th Grade
15 questions
Probability on Number LIne
Quiz
•
4th Grade
20 questions
Equivalent Fractions
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts
Quiz
•
5th Grade
22 questions
fractions
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
6 questions
Appropriate Chromebook Usage
Lesson
•
7th Grade
10 questions
Greek Bases tele and phon
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
Discover more resources for Science
6 questions
Appropriate Chromebook Usage
Lesson
•
7th Grade
20 questions
Rocks and The Rock Cycle
Quiz
•
6th Grade
42 questions
Academic Bowl Questions - Round 2
Quiz
•
7th Grade
10 questions
Exploring the Rock Cycle
Interactive video
•
6th - 8th Grade
12 questions
Ecological Succession
Quiz
•
7th Grade
8 questions
Newton's Second Law
Lesson
•
6th - 8th Grade
8 questions
Amoeba Sister Asexual vs Sexual Reproduction
Interactive video
•
8th Grade
20 questions
Thermal Energy - Heat Transfer
Quiz
•
6th Grade